The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has clarified arrangements for its scheduled Presidential, National Assembly, Governorship, and State Assembly primaries, confirming that the exercises will still hold nationwide on May 29, 2026, in line with the party’s original May 28–29 timetable.
In a statement issued by the party’s national leadership, the NDC explained that the adjustment became necessary due to logistical disruptions caused by the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations and the accompanying public holidays.
According to the statement, major transportation challenges, including the unavailability of flights, left many aspirants who had traveled to Abuja for screening exercises, as well as members of the screening committee, stranded in the Federal Capital Territory.
The party stated that May 28 would now be dedicated to arrivals, documentation with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies, consultative meetings, and other preparatory activities, while the actual primaries will take place on May 29.
It added that the various teams would also use May 28 to engage with stakeholders, party elders, and aspirants in their respective states.
The NDC stressed that no state agency, including the Police, INEC, and the Department of State Services (DSS), is expected to play any role in the activities and meetings scheduled for May 28.
“Any activities carried out outside these guidelines would be unauthorized and deemed illegal,” the statement warned.
The party further outlined the order of proceedings for the May 29 primaries as follows:
Presidential affirmation
National Assembly primaries/affirmation
State Assembly primaries/affirmation
Governorship primaries/affirmation
According to the statement, all results from the various states will be collated and processed by designated teams before being forwarded to the party’s National Headquarters, where the National Working Committee (NWC) will officially announce the outcomes.
The party also emphasized that no state executive or team has the authority to declare results independently.
The NDC called for understanding among party members and urged all participants to conduct themselves responsibly throughout the exercise.
“The party has zero tolerance for violence, disorderly conduct, and hooliganism,” the statement added.
The statement was signed by the National Chairman of the party, Senator Moses Cleopas, and the National Secretary, Barr. Ikenna Alex-Morgan Enekweizu.
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