By Eunice Nnachi
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has reaffirmed that its Presidential, National Assembly, Governorship, and State House of Assembly primaries will hold nationwide on May 29, 2026, despite logistical challenges linked to the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.
In a statement jointly signed by the party’s National Chairman, Senator Moses Cleopas, and National Secretary, Barr. Ikenna Alex-Morgan Enekweizu, the party clarified that the primaries remain in line with its earlier May 28 and 29 timetable.
The party explained that the Eid-el-Kabir public holidays created major transportation and logistical difficulties, including the unavailability of flights, leaving several aspirants and members of the screening committee stranded in Abuja after participating in the screening exercise.
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According to the statement, May 28 has therefore been designated for arrivals, documentation with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies, consultative engagements, and other preparatory activities ahead of the primaries.
The NDC said the day would also be used by various teams to meet with stakeholders, party elders, and aspirants across the states to ensure smooth coordination before the main exercise.
The party, however, stressed that no government agency, including the Police, INEC, or the Department of State Services (DSS), is expected to participate in any meetings or programmes scheduled for May 28.
It warned that any activity conducted outside the approved guidelines would be regarded as unauthorized and illegal.
The NDC outlined the order of proceedings for the May 29 primaries to include presidential affirmation, National Assembly primaries or affirmation, State Assembly primaries or affirmation, and governorship primaries or affirmation.
The party further disclosed that all results from the various states would be collated and processed by designated teams before being forwarded to the National Headquarters, where the National Working Committee (NWC) would officially announce the outcomes.
It emphasized that no state executive or team has the authority to declare results.
The NDC appealed for understanding from party members and participants, while reiterating its zero-tolerance stance on violence, disorderly conduct, and hooliganism during the exercise.
