The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has confirmed that it’s primaries are still scheduled to hold nationwide on May 29, 2026.
A statement signed by the Chairman of the party and national secretary, said the party shifted from the earlier start date of May 28 to 29th “in view of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations and the resulting public holidays, major transportation and logistical challenges have arisen, including the non-availability of flights. Consequently, many aspirants who were in Abuja for the screening exercise, as well as members of the screening team, are currently stranded in Abuja.”
According to the statement, “May 28 should be used for arrivals, documentation with INEC and security agencies, consultative meetings, and other preparations, while the actual primaries will now hold on May 29.”
The party said the teams will use May 28 to also hold meetings with stakeholders, party elders, as well as aspirants in their respective states.
The statement noted that,”No agencies of the state, viz: Police, INEC, DSS, etc., are to play any role in the programmes and meetings of May 28. Any activities carried out outside these guidelines would be unauthorized and deemed illegal.”
The processes of the primaries on May 29 the party said, will include: Presidential affirmation, National Assembly primaries/affirmation, State Assembly primaries/affirmation and Governorship primaries/affirmation.
The respective teams the statement said, will collate and process all results and forward them to the National Headquarters, where the National Working Committee will announce the results.
The statement said that no state executive or team has the mandate to announce any results.
