The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), in furtherance of its commitment to transparency, internal democracy, and credible candidate selection, has approved the constitution of a National Selection Committee.
This decision was taken by the National Leader of the Party, acting on the recommendation of the National Working Committee (NWC), as part of ongoing preparations for the screening and selection process ahead of the forthcoming Governorship and National Assembly primaries.
According to a statement signed by NDC National Secretary Hon. (Barr.) Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu, the Committee is mandated to review, scrutinise, and consider the reports and recommendations of the National Screening Committee, and to take appropriate decisions on the screening outcomes of all aspirants.
Membership Of The Committee:
1. Sen. Cleopas Moses Zuwoghe – Chairman
2. Comrade Babatunde Ali – Member
3. Alhaji Sidi Abdul Bomi – Member
4. Alhaji Mohammed Bakin Zuwo – Member
5. Dr. Danlami Arabs – Member
6. Barr. Fredrick E. Owotorufa – Member
7. Chief Teddy Obey – Member
8. Chief Barnabas J. Ejisi – Member
9. Pastor Dr. (Mrs.) Adedayo Ekong – Member
10. Yenusa Tanko – Member
11. Dr. Moses Paul – Member
12. Buba Galadima – Member
13. H.E. Aminu Abdulsalam – Member
14. Danladi Abdulhamid – Member
15. Prof. Udenta Udenta – Member
16. Barr. Reuben Egwuaba – Member
17. Dudu Mamman Manuga – Member
18. Dr. Grace N. Onyekusiobi – Member
19. Alhaji Shittu Mohammed – Member
20. Barr. Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu – Secretary
The party called for the understanding, cooperation, and patience of all aspirants, stakeholders, leaders, and members, noting the tight timelines within which these critical tasks must be concluded.
This process is designed to promote consensus-building and ensure the emergence of widely acceptable candidates through a free, fair, and credible mechanism.
In line with the Party’s reform-driven approach to internal democracy, only aspirants who have been duly screened by the National Screening Committee and cleared by the National Selection Committee shall be authorised to purchase nomination forms.
Where consensus is not achieved among aspirants, the Party will proceed to conduct direct primaries scheduled to hold from 28th to 30th May, 2026, in accordance with established guidelines.
The National Selection Committee will be formally inaugurated on Monday, 25th May, 2026, and is expected to hold its inaugural meeting immediately thereafter.
The Nigeria Democratic Congress reaffirms its commitment to a transparent, credible, and inclusive selection process that strengthens party unity and positions the Party for electoral success.
