NDC unveils 20-member committee for governorship, National Assembly primaries
The development was disclosed in a statement issued in Abuja by the party’s National Secretary, Ikenna Enekweizu.
According to the statement, the committee was approved by the National Leader of the party following recommendations from the National Working Committee as part of preparations for the forthcoming primaries.
Enekweizu explained that the committee would review and consider reports submitted by the National Screening Committee before taking final decisions on aspirants seeking the party’s tickets.
“The committee is mandated to review, scrutinise, and consider the reports and recommendations of the National Screening Committee, and to take appropriate decisions on the screening outcomes of all aspirants.
“This process is designed to promote consensus-building and ensure the emergence of widely acceptable candidates through a free, fair, and credible mechanism,” he stated.
The party named Moses Cleopas as chairman of the committee, while Enekweizu will serve as secretary.
Other members of the committee include Babatunde Ali, Sidi Bomi, Mohammed Zuwo, Dr Danlami Arabs, Fredrick Owotorufa, Teddy Obey, Barnabas J. Ejisi, Adedayo Ekong, Yunusa Tanko, Moses Paul, Buba Galadima, Aminu Abdulsalam, Danladi Abdulhamid, Udenta Udenta, Reuben Egwuaba, Dudu Manuga, Dr Grace Onyekusiobi and Shittu Mohammed.
The party stated that only aspirants who successfully pass through the screening process and obtain clearance from the National Selection Committee would be eligible to purchase nomination forms.
Enekweizu further noted that the arrangement was designed to encourage consensus among aspirants and strengthen unity within the party ahead of the elections.
According to him, where consensus arrangements fail, direct primaries would be conducted between May 28 and May 30 in line with the party’s electoral guidelines.
“This process is designed to promote consensus-building and ensure the emergence of widely acceptable candidates through a free, fair, and credible mechanism,” the statement added.
Source: Punch
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