The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has inaugurated a 20-member National Selection Committee to supervise the screening and selection process for aspirants seeking the party’s governorship and National Assembly tickets ahead of the 2026 elections.
This was announced in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday by Ikenna Enekweizu, who said the committee forms part of the party’s preparations for its upcoming primary elections.
According to the statement, the committee received approval from the party’s national leadership following recommendations submitted by the National Working Committee.
Enekweizu explained that the committee would be responsible for reviewing and assessing reports submitted by the National Screening Committee, while taking decisions on the outcomes of the screening exercise for aspirants seeking party tickets.
He said the process was aimed at strengthening internal democracy and encouraging consensus among party stakeholders.
“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,” the statement said.
He added that the exercise was designed to ensure the emergence of candidates through what he described as a transparent and credible process capable of producing broadly acceptable flagbearers.
The party named Moses Cleopas as chairman of the committee, while Enekweizu will serve as secretary.
Other members include Babatunde Ali, Sidi Bomi, Mohammed Zuwo, Dr Danlami Arabs, Fredrick Owotorufa, Teddy Obey, Barnabas J. Ejisi, Adedayo Ekong, Yunusa Tanko, Moses Paul, Buba Galadima, Aminu Abdulsalam, Danladi Abdulhamid, Udenta Udenta, Reuben Egwuaba, Dudu Manuga, Dr Grace Onyekusiobi and Shittu Mohammed.
