The Screening and Selection Committees of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) have reacted to reports alleging that some aspirants are being prevented from participating in the ongoing party primaries across the country.
In a press statement issued on May 28, 2026, and signed by Osa Director Esq., National Publicity Secretary of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), the party stated that all aspirants who successfully completed the screening process had been duly cleared and were therefore eligible to participate in the primaries.
The party stressed that any action by any state chapter or party official aimed at preventing a duly cleared aspirant from participating in the exercise would be considered “null, void, and of no effect whatsoever.”
“No aspirant should be denied the opportunity to participate in the primaries in any part of the country,” the statement read.
The NDC described itself as a progressive and people-oriented political party committed to accountability, transparency, fairness, and inclusivity.
“It is therefore unacceptable for any arm of the party’s administrative structure to act contrary to these core values and guiding principles,” the statement added.
The party consequently directed members and officials at all levels to ensure that the primaries are conducted peacefully, transparently, and strictly in accordance with the constitution, guidelines, and regulations of the party.
According to the statement, the primaries for the presidential, governorship, National Assembly, and State Assembly elections will hold nationwide on May 29, 2026.
The party also clarified that, aside from the State Assembly primaries, which would hold within the respective constituency areas, all other primaries would take place at the local government level as earlier communicated.
The full statement reads:
The attention of the Screening and Selection Committees of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has been drawn to reports that some aspirants are allegedly being prevented from participating in the ongoing party primaries across the country.
We wish to state categorically that all aspirants who successfully completed the screening process have been duly cleared and are therefore eligible to participate in the primaries. Consequently, any action by any state chapter or party official aimed at preventing a duly cleared aspirant from participating in the exercise is null, void, and of no effect whatsoever.
No aspirant should be denied the opportunity to participate in the primaries in any part of the country.
The Nigeria Democratic Congress remains a progressive and people-oriented political party firmly committed to the principles of accountability, transparency, fairness, and inclusivity. It is therefore unacceptable for any arm of the party’s administrative structure to act contrary to these core values and guiding principles.
Accordingly, party members and officials at all levels are directed to ensure that the primaries are conducted peacefully, transparently, and strictly in accordance with the constitution, guidelines, and regulations of the party.
The primaries for the presidential, governorship, National Assembly, and State Assembly elections will hold nationwide on May 29, 2026.
Aspirants are further advised to note that, aside from the State Assembly primaries, which will hold within the respective constituency areas, all other primaries shall take place at the local government level as earlier communicated by the party.
Signed:
Osa Director Esq.
National Publicity Secretary
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC)
May 28, 2026.