NDC Unveils National Selection Committee Ahead of Governorship, National Assembly Primaries
The Nigeria Democratic Congress has constituted a National Selection Committee to oversee the screening and selection of aspirants ahead of its forthcoming governorship and National Assembly primaries.
The development, announced in a statement signed by the party’s National Secretary, Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu, forms part of the party’s broader efforts to strengthen internal democracy and ensure a transparent candidate selection process ahead of the 2026 elections.
According to the statement, the committee was approved by the National Leader of the party following recommendations by the National Working Committee (NWC). Its primary responsibility will be to examine and deliberate on reports submitted by the National Screening Committee and take final decisions regarding the eligibility of aspirants seeking to contest on the party’s platform.
Former senator, Cleopas Moses Zuwoghe, will chair the 20-member committee, while Barrister Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu will serve as secretary.
Other notable members include Buba Galadima, Udenta Udenta, Yenusa Tanko and Aminu Abdulsalam, alongside several senior party stakeholders drawn from across the country.
The party stressed that only aspirants who successfully scale the screening process and receive clearance from the National Selection Committee would be permitted to purchase nomination forms.
It further noted that while efforts would be made to build consensus among aspirants, direct primaries would be conducted between May 28 and May 30, 2026, in cases where consensus arrangements fail.
The statement added that the committee would be formally inaugurated on Monday, May 25, 2026, after which it is expected to commence deliberations immediately.
The NDC urged aspirants, party leaders, and supporters to remain patient and cooperative throughout the process, describing the exercise as a critical step toward producing credible and widely accepted candidates.
Reaffirming its commitment to transparency, fairness, and inclusiveness, the party said the exercise is designed to consolidate party unity and position the NDC strongly ahead of the forthcoming elections.
Benita Ibrahim
