NDC sets up committee for governorship and assembly primaries
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced a 20-member National Selection Committee to supervise the screening and selection of aspirants for its governorship and National Assembly tickets. The committee, chaired by Moses Cleopas with Ikenna Enekweizu as secretary, aims to promote consensus and ensure credible candidate selection. Only aspirants cleared by this committee will be allowed to purchase nomination forms. The party emphasizes that consensus-building is a key part of its process, with direct primaries as a backup option.
Key takeaways
- The NDC established a 20-member National Selection Committee to oversee aspirant screening.
- Moses Cleopas is the chairman, and Ikenna Enekweizu serves as secretary of the committee.
- Only aspirants who pass the screening and are cleared by the committee can buy nomination forms.
- The process is intended to encourage consensus and unity within the party.
- If consensus fails, direct primaries will be held between May 28 and May 30 according to party guidelines.
