Party says only cleared aspirants will qualify for nomination forms
The Nigeria Democratic Congress has inaugurated a 20-member National Selection Committee to supervise the screening and selection of aspirants seeking the party’s governorship and National Assembly tickets ahead of the 2026 elections.
The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by the party’s National Secretary, Ikenna Enekweizu.
According to Enekweizu, the committee was approved by the party’s National Leader following recommendations from the National Working Committee as part of preparations for the forthcoming primaries.
He explained that the committee would review and assess reports submitted by the National Screening Committee and take final decisions on the screening outcomes of aspirants.
“The process is designed to promote consensus-building and ensure the emergence of widely acceptable candidates through a free, fair and credible mechanism,” the statement noted.
Moses Cleopas heads committee
The party appointed Moses Cleopas as chairman of the committee, while Enekweizu will serve as secretary.
Other members of the panel include Buba Galadima, Yunusa Tanko, Udenta Udenta, Babatunde Ali, Sidi Bomi, Mohammed Zuwo, Dr Danlami Arabs, Fredrick Owotorufa, Teddy Obey, Barnabas J. Ejisi, Adedayo Ekong, Moses Paul, Aminu Abdulsalam, Danladi Abdulhamid, Reuben Egwuaba, Dudu Manuga, Dr Grace Onyekusiobi and Shittu Mohammed.
Direct primaries to hold if consensus fails
The party stated that only aspirants who successfully pass through the screening process and obtain clearance from the National Selection Committee would be eligible to purchase nomination forms.
Enekweizu added that the arrangement was intended to encourage consensus-building among aspirants and strengthen unity within the party.
He further disclosed that where consensus arrangements fail, direct primaries would be conducted between May 28 and May 30 in line with the party’s electoral guidelines.
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