NDC Primaries: No aspirant will be denied opportunity – Spokesman, Director

The National Publicity Secretary of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Osa Director, says no aspirant should be denied the opportunity to participate in the party’s primaries in any part of the country.

Director, who said this in a statement, today, noted that all aspirants who successfully completed the screening process have been duly cleared and are therefore eligible to participate in the primaries.

According to him, 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.

He added that the NDC remains a progressive and people-oriented political party firmly committed to the principles of accountability, transparency, fairness, and inclusivity.

The spokesman warned that it is unacceptable for any arm of the party’s administrative structure to act contrary to the core values and guiding principles.

“The attention of the Screening and Selection Committees of the 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.

“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,” the statement read.