The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has clarified that its Presidential, National Assembly, Governorship and State Assembly primaries will still hold nationwide today, in line with the party’s original timetable.
The party also announced that only aspirants who emerge successful in the ongoing primaries for the 2027 general elections will pay nomination fees.
In a statement jointly signed by the party’s National Chairman, Senator Moses Cleopas, and National Secretary, Ikenna Alex-Morgan Enekweizu, the party explained that the Eid-el-Kabir holidays had created transportation and logistical difficulties, including limited flight availability.
According to the statement, several aspirants who travelled to Abuja for screening exercises, alongside members of the screening committee, were unable to leave the Federal Capital Territory due to the disruptions.
The party said May 28 would now be dedicated to arrivals, documentation with electoral and security authorities, consultative engagements and other preparatory activities ahead of the primaries scheduled for May 29.
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