By Myke Uzendu, Abuja
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has clarified that its Presidential, National Assembly, Governorship, and State Assembly primaries will still hold nationwide on May 29, 2026, in line with the party’s original timetable.
In a statement signed by the party’s National Chairman, Senator Moses Cleopas, and National Secretary, Barrister Ikenna Alex-Morgan Enekweizu, the party explained that activities slated for May 28 would now be limited to arrivals, documentation with INEC and security agencies, consultations, and other preparatory engagements.
The party said the adjustment became necessary due to the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations and the public holidays, which created major transportation and logistical difficulties, including the unavailability of flights.
According to the statement, several aspirants who travelled to Abuja for screening exercises, alongside members of the screening committee, were unable to return to their respective states because of the disruptions.
The NDC added that teams deployed to the states would use May 28 to meet with stakeholders, party elders, and aspirants ahead of the primaries.
The party, however, stressed that no state agency, including the police, INEC, or DSS, was expected to play any role in the activities scheduled for May 28, warning that any action outside the approved guidelines would be considered unauthorized and illegal.
The primaries on May 29 are expected to follow this order: Presidential affirmation, National Assembly primaries or affirmations, State Assembly primaries or affirmations, and Governorship primaries or affirmations.
The party further directed that all results be collated and forwarded to the National Headquarters for official announcement by the National Working Committee, emphasizing that no state executive or screening team had the authority to declare results.
The NDC also urged members and aspirants to conduct themselves peacefully, reiterating its zero tolerance for violence, disorderly conduct, and hooliganism.
