Osa Director, the National Publicity Secretary of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, says no aspirant should be denied the opportunity to participate in the party’s primaries in any part of the country.
The Director who made this statement today said that all aspirants who passed the screening process have been duly cleared and are therefore eligible to participate in the primaries.
He said any attempt by any state chapter or party official to stop a duly cleared aspirant from participating in the exercise is null and void and of no effect whatsoever.
He added that the NDC continues to be a progressive and people-centred political party that is committed to the principles of accountability, transparency, fairness, and inclusivity.
The spokesman cautioned that it is not acceptable for any arm of the party’s administrative structure to act against the core values and guiding principles.
“The Screening and Selection Committees of the NDC have been notified of reports alleging that some aspirants are being prevented from participating in the ongoing party primaries across the country.
“We want to state clearly and categorically that all the aspirants that successfully passed the screening process have been cleared and are therefore qualified to contest the primaries.
“Thus, all party members and officials at all levels are instructed to ensure the primaries are conducted peacefully, transparently and strictly in accordance with the constitution, guidelines and regulations of the party.
“The presidential, governorship, National Assembly and State Assembly elections primaries will take place across the country 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 hold at the local government level as earlier communicated by the party,” the statement read.
