By Myke Uzendu, Abuja
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has constituted a 21-member National Reconciliation Committee to address disputes arising from its recent party primaries as part of efforts to strengthen internal cohesion ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The committee, according to a statement jointly signed by the party’s National Chairman, Senator Cleopas Moses, and National Secretary, Mr. Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu, on Tuesday, will be chaired by renowned political economist, Prof. Pat Utomi, Engr. Buba Galadima will serve as co-chairman while Barr. Mohammed Takori is the Vice Chairman just as Babatunde Ali is the Secretary.
The party also appointed Sen. Victory Umeh to chair the Southeast reconciliation team, with Sir. Patrick Akwara as Secretary.
The South South zone will also be chaired by Sen. Ben Birabi with Sen. Clever Ikisikpo as Secretary.
The northern zone will be chaired by Mainasara Abubakar while Barr. Fatimah Abubakar will serve as Secretary.
The party said the committee has been mandated to engage all aspirants across the country and resolve outstanding issues stemming from the primary elections.
As part of the reconciliation initiative, the NDC also established three subcommittees to oversee reconciliation efforts in the North, South-South and South-East geopolitical zones.
According to the statement, the National Reconciliation Committee will be inaugurated at the party’s national secretariat at noon on Thursday, August 6, 2026.
The party said the move is aimed at fostering unity and resolving internal grievances as it prepares for the 2027 elections.
