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NDC Announces It Will Address 2027 Primary Election Disputes Through a Reconciliation Mechanism
The Nigeria Democratic Congress announced that disputes arising from the 2027 primary elections will be handled through a local stakeholder structure and an appeals process.
The Nigeria Democratic Congress has announced its readiness to resolve disputes arising after the primaries held ahead of the 2027 general elections through a consultation and reconciliation system established within the party.
The party's national secretary, Ikenna Enekweizu, stated in a statement released Thursday night that the process is conducted through a recognized "stakeholder leadership" structure within the party organization.
Controversy Grows Over Primaries
The party held its primaries on May 29 but has not yet announced the results. During this process, some candidates raised objections alleging manipulation in the procedures.
Enekweizu explained that each state has "caucus heads" who are responsible for consulting with stakeholders, fostering reconciliation, and making recommendations to the party based on the political conditions of their respective states.
He also noted that recognized stakeholders and grassroots leaders in each state provide input on party operations, and that objections are evaluated within this local mechanism.
Protecting Candidates' Rights
The party secretary said candidates who do not agree with reconciliation proposals have the right to test their support among the grassroots, and this option is included in the process.
Enekweizu emphasized that the national headquarters does not participate in selecting, determining, or imposing candidates for any state or electoral district. Every candidate who applies to the party is accepted and directed to contact appropriate state leaders, stakeholders, and grassroots members.
He added that, in line with the party's positive discrimination approach in its bylaws, efforts are made to support greater representation of women in electable positions, while also protecting incumbent lawmakers.
Within this framework, all candidates who obtained forms to participate in the primaries are expected to actively campaign and compete.
Complaints Taken to Appeals Board
Enekweizu mentioned that some candidates declared themselves winners before the process was completed and that other complaints have also emerged. These issues have been brought before the party's appeals board and leadership, and necessary actions have been taken.
The party also announced that during the National Executive Council meeting held Wednesday, a decision was made to prepare for a comprehensive reconciliation process. The statement called on state chairpersons, stakeholders, party leaders, and caucus heads to engage with all candidates and members.
Peter Obi and Southeast Organization
Enekweizu touched on the party's presidential candidate Peter Obi’s organization in the southeast, noting that Obi joined the party with an "established leadership structure."
This structure consists of respected elder politicians and political figures serving as caucus heads in their respective states.
According to the statement, in Abia state, former Niger Delta Development Commission Chairman Ugochukwu Onyema serves as caucus head; in Ebonyi, former governor Sam Egwu; in Imo, former governor Achike Udenwa; and in Enugu, former governor Okwesilieze Nwodo.
It was also recalled that Nwodo previously served as national chairman of the People's Democratic Party and led Ohanaeze Ndigbo.
The party leadership states that following tensions in the primaries, the focus has now shifted to a reconciliation process aimed at maintaining unity, harmony, and organizational growth.
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