In a move to solidify its candidate selection process, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has finalized arrangements to formally establish its Selection Committee. This follows the conclusion of the screening for individuals vying for governorship, National Assembly, and state assembly positions in the run-up to the 2027 polls.
The announcement was made public on Monday through a statement by Osa Director Esq., the party’s National Publicity Secretary. The ceremony will be presided over by the party’s National Leader, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson.
According to the statement, the newly formed committee will convene on Monday, May 25, 2026, at 4:00 pm at the NDC National Secretariat. Its primary role is to meticulously evaluate the reports from the recently concluded screening exercises for both national and state legislative aspirants, as well as governorship hopefuls.
The committee, comprising 21 members, will be chaired by Sen. Moses Cleopas Zuwoghe, the NDC National Chairman. It is tasked with working alongside the National Working Committee (NWC) to ensure the party fields the strongest possible candidates across all contested positions.
Emphasizing the party’s dedication to transparency and internal democracy, the statement highlighted that the committee will make critical decisions based on the screening outcomes. The goal is to guarantee that the NDC presents credible and formidable contenders for every electoral office in the upcoming general election.