By Nkechi Eze
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has constituted a National Selection Committee as part of preparations for its forthcoming Governorship and National Assembly primaries.
According to an official signed statement by the National Secretary of the party, Hon. (Barr.) Ikenna Enekweizu, the committee was approved by the National Leader of the party following recommendations by the National Working Committee (NWC) in line with the party’s commitment to transparency, internal democracy, and credible candidate selection.
The statement explained that the committee would be responsible for reviewing, scrutinizing, and considering reports and recommendations submitted by the National Screening Committee, while also taking final decisions on the screening outcomes of aspirants seeking to contest in the party’s governorship and National Assembly primaries.
Senator Cleopas Moses Zuwoghe was named Chairman of the committee, while Hon. (Barr.) Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu will serve as Secretary.
Other members of the committee include Comrade Babatunde Ali, Alhaji Sidi Abdul Bomi, Alhaji Mohammed Bakin Zuwo, Dr. Danlami Arabs, Barr. Fredrick E. Owotorufa, Chief Teddy Obey, Chief Barnabas J. Ejisi, Pastor Dr. (Mrs.) Adedayo Ekong, Yenusa Tanko, Dr. Moses Paul, Buba Galadima, H.E. Aminu Abdulsalam, Danladi Abdulhamid, Prof. Udenta Udenta, Barr. Reuben Egwuaba, Dudu Mamman Manuga, Dr. Grace N. Onyekusiobi, and Alhaji Shittu Mohammed.
The party appealed to aspirants, stakeholders, leaders, and members for understanding, cooperation, and patience, citing the tight timelines required to complete the selection process.
It noted that the mechanism was designed to encourage consensus-building and ensure the emergence of widely acceptable candidates through a transparent, free, fair, and credible process.
The statement further disclosed that only aspirants screened and cleared by both the National Screening Committee and the National Selection Committee would be eligible to purchase nomination forms.
The party added that where consensus arrangements fail, direct primaries would be conducted between 28 and 30 May 2026 in accordance with established guidelines.
The National Selection Committee is expected to be formally inaugurated on Monday, 25 May 2026, after which it will immediately commence its inaugural meeting.
The NDC reaffirmed its commitment to a transparent, credible, and inclusive selection process aimed at strengthening party unity and positioning the party for electoral success.
