The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has set up a 20-member National Selection Committee, which will oversee the screening and selection of aspirants seeking the party’s governorship and National Assembly tickets ahead of the 2026 elections.
This was confirmed in a statement on Friday in Abuja, by the party’s National Secretary, Ikenna Enekweizu.
Enekweizu said the committee was approved by the National Leader of the party following recommendations by the National Working Committee as part of preparations for the forthcoming primaries.
He stated, “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.
“This process is designed to promote consensus-building and ensure the emergence of widely acceptable candidates through a free, fair, and credible mechanism.”
The NDC named Moses Cleopas as chairman of the committee, while Enekweizu will serve as secretary.
