The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has sanctioned the formation of a National Selection Committee.
The party indicated that this resolution was made by the National Leader of the party, based on the advice of the National Working Committee, NWC, as part of the ongoing preparations for the screening and selection process ahead of the upcoming governorship and National Assembly primaries.
According to a statement issued by Hon. (Barr.) Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu, the National Secretary of the party, the committee is tasked with reviewing, examining, and evaluating the reports and recommendations from the National Screening Committee, and making appropriate decisions regarding the screening results of all aspirants.
The committee members include: Sen. Cleopas Moses Zuwoghe – Chairman; Comrade Babatunde Ali – Member; Alhaji Sidi Abdul Bomi – Member; Alhaji Mohammed Bakin Zuwo – Member; Dr. Danlami Arabs – Member; Barr. Fredrick E. Owotorufa – Member; Chief Teddy Obey – Member; Chief Barnabas J. Ejisi – Member; Pastor Dr. (Mrs.) Adedayo Ekong – Member; Yenusa Tanko – Member; Dr. Moses Paul – Member; Buba Galadima – Member; Aminu Abdulsalam – Member; Danladi Abdulhamid – Member; Prof. Udenta Udenta – Member; Barr. Reuben Egwuaba – Member; Dudu Mamman Manuga – Member; Dr. Grace N. Onyekusiobi – Member; Alhaji Shittu Mohammed – Member; Barr. Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu – Secretary.
The party urged all aspirants, stakeholders, leaders, and members to exercise understanding, cooperation, and patience, highlighting the stringent timelines within which these essential tasks must be completed.
It stated: “This process aims to foster consensus-building and ensure the selection of broadly acceptable candidates through a transparent, fair, and credible mechanism.
“In accordance with the party’s reform-oriented approach to internal democracy, only those aspirants who have been properly screened by the National Screening Committee and approved by the National Selection Committee will be permitted to purchase nomination forms.
“Where consensus is not achieved among aspirants, the party will proceed to conduct direct primaries scheduled to hold from May 28 to May 30, 2026, in accordance with established guidelines.
“The National Selection Committee will be formally inaugurated on Monday, May 25, 2026, and is expected to hold its inaugural meeting immediately thereafter.”
The Nigeria Democratic Congress reaffirmed its commitment to a transparent, credible, and inclusive selection process that strengthens party unity and positions the party for electoral success.
