Dickson Set To Unveil NDC Selection Committee, Host Aspirants’ Dinner In Abuja

Former Bayelsa State Governor and National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, is expected to inaugurate the party’s 21-member Selection Committee in Abuja today as part of preparations for the forthcoming general elections.

According to a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Osa Director, the inauguration follows the completion of screening exercises for governorship, National Assembly and State Houses of Assembly aspirants across the country.

The statement explained that the committee was constituted to strengthen internal democracy and improve the credibility of the party’s candidate selection process.

It added that the panel would review and consider reports submitted by the National Screening Committee and various State Houses of Assembly Screening Committees.

“The Committee, which was constituted last week, in furtherance of NDC’s avowed commitment to transparency, internal democracy, and credible candidate selection, is mandated to review, scrutinise, and consider the reports and recommendations of the National Screening Committee and the State Houses of Assembly Screening Committees,” the statement said.

The party noted that the committee would also take final decisions on screening outcomes involving aspirants seeking elective positions ahead of the general elections.

The 21-member committee is to be chaired by the National Chairman of the party, Senator Moses Cleopas Zuwoghe. The party described the initiative as part of broader reforms being driven by the leadership of Senator Seriake Dickson in collaboration with the National Working Committee.

“The Selection Committee is a brainchild of the NDC National Leader, working in concert with the recommendations of the National Working Committee, as part of ongoing preparations for the upcoming general elections,” the statement added.

The party further stated that the objective of the exercise is to ensure the emergence of credible and competitive candidates across all elective offices.

Meanwhile, Senator Dickson is also expected to host an Aspirants’ Dinner in Abuja later today. The event, according to a separate statement issued by the National Secretary of the party, Barrister Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu, is aimed at strengthening unity and engagement among party members and stakeholders.

“The National Leader and the party’s hierarchy hope to use the event to meet with the aspirants as well as other stakeholders who have not only put their faith and destiny in the NDC, but have also been working round the clock to take the party to all the nooks and crannies of Nigeria, and even the Diaspora,” the statement said.

Barrister Enekweizu added that the gathering aligns with the party’s vision of inclusiveness and internal cohesion.

“It is part of our vision of making the NDC one true united and closely knit family, where everyone is important,” he stated.

The party also confirmed that attendance at the dinner would be strictly by invitation.

Source: punch