NDC Constitutes National Selection Committee For Governorship, National Assembly Primaries

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.

The Committee is mandated to review, scrutinize, 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 NATIONAL SELECTION COMMITTEE

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
H.E. 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 calls 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 authorized 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.