The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has officially ratified the results of its primary elections for the 2027 general elections following a meeting of its National Executive Committee, NEC. The endorsement came during the party's second NEC gathering, attended by presidential candidate Mr Peter Obi, his running mate Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, members of the National Working Committee, state chairmen, and party stakeholders from across the country. Senator Seriake Dickson disclosed the development in a statement issued on Thursday, noting that the NEC reviewed the party's progress and evaluated the recently concluded primaries. He confirmed that while challenges and disagreements occurred in some areas during the exercise, the party remains committed to internal democracy, transparency, fairness, and inclusion. The NEC resolved to deepen reconciliation, consultation, and engagement with party members nationwide. Dickson added that all aspirants and party members were urged to remain active in strengthening the party ahead of the general elections. According to him, the NEC commended the electoral committees, screening and appeal panels, party officials, volunteers, candidates, and supporters for their role in ensuring the success of the primaries. "After reviewing reports from across the federation, NEC ratified and endorsed the outcome of the nationwide primary elections," Dickson said. He described the achievement as remarkable for a relatively young political party operating within a short timeframe.
Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso were present as the NDC ratified primary results despite acknowledged disputes in some areas. The party's claim of transparency sits uneasily with the admission of widespread disagreements during the process. A party touting inclusion had to issue a directive for aspirants to stay engaged, suggesting internal fractures may be deeper than stated. For a young party celebrating its progress, the need to push reconciliation nationwide signals that unity is still a work in progress.
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