URGENT: NDC Clears All Screened Aspirants, Warns Against Exclusion Ahead of Primaries
The Screening and Selection Committees of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) have addressed concerns over alleged attempts to prevent duly cleared aspirants from participating in the ongoing party primaries nationwide.
The Committees reaffirm that all aspirants who successfully completed the screening process and received official clearance remain fully eligible to contest in the primaries. It stressed that any action by state chapters, officials, or party organs aimed at disqualifying or restricting such aspirants is unconstitutional within the party framework and therefore null and void.
The party emphasized that no qualified aspirant shall be denied participation in any part of the country, reiterating its commitment to fairness, internal democracy, and equal opportunity for all contestants.
Reaffirming its core values, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) described itself as a progressive political platform committed to transparency, accountability, inclusivity, and credible electoral processes. It warned all party officials against acts capable of undermining these principles.
Party leadership directed all structures to ensure that the primaries are conducted peacefully, transparently, and strictly in accordance with the party’s constitution and electoral guidelines.
The party confirmed that its nationwide primaries for presidential, governorship, National Assembly, and State Assembly positions will hold on May 29, 2026.
It further clarified that State Assembly primaries will take place within constituency areas, while all other primaries will be conducted at designated local government venues as previously announced.
The Screening and Selection Committees of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) have addressed concerns over alleged attempts to prevent duly cleared aspirants from participating in the ongoing party primaries nationwide.
The Committees reaffirm that all aspirants who successfully completed the screening process and received official clearance remain fully eligible to contest in the primaries. It stressed that any action by state chapters, officials, or party organs aimed at disqualifying or restricting such aspirants is unconstitutional within the party framework and therefore null and void.
The party emphasized that no qualified aspirant shall be denied participation in any part of the country, reiterating its commitment to fairness, internal democracy, and equal opportunity for all contestants.
Reaffirming its core values, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) described itself as a progressive political platform committed to transparency, accountability, inclusivity, and credible electoral processes. It warned all party officials against acts capable of undermining these principles.
Party leadership directed all structures to ensure that the primaries are conducted peacefully, transparently, and strictly in accordance with the party’s constitution and electoral guidelines.
The party confirmed that its nationwide primaries for presidential, governorship, National Assembly, and State Assembly positions will hold on May 29, 2026.
It further clarified that State Assembly primaries will take place within constituency areas, while all other primaries will be conducted at designated local government venues as previously announced.
Benita Ibrahim
