NDC hails peaceful Ekiti primaries, eyes legislative seats

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Ekiti State has unveiled its slate of candidates for the 2027 general elections, signaling its readiness to contest senatorial, House of Representatives, and state House of Assembly seats. The party highlighted the peaceful and organized nature of its primaries, where candidates were affirmed through a consensus arrangement.

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the NDC remains committed to transparency, youth empowerment, economic development and purposeful representation for the people of Ekiti State

Dr. Ayodele David-Adesua, who emerged as the House of Representatives candidate for Ekiti North I Federal Constituency, lauded the party stakeholders and supporters for the smooth affirmation process. He stated that the NDC is committed to "transparency, youth empowerment, economic development and purposeful representation for the people of Ekiti State." David-Adesua expressed confidence in the party's ability to achieve a strong showing and secure victories in the federal and state legislative elections.

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The peaceful and organised nature of the process to unveil NDC candidates in Ekiti State speaks volumes about the quality of membership, organisational ability and strength of purpose in the NDC. We will not compromise the victory of our candidates in the 2027 general elections.

The affirmation process involved extensive consultations and strategic meetings with party leaders across the South-West zone. The Deputy National Chairman (South), Babatunde Alli, and the National Chairman, South-West Zone, Pastor Adedayo Ekong, were present. The NDC state chairman, Musa Arogundade, emphasized that the consensus arrangement was designed to bolster party unity, internal democracy, and overall electoral preparedness.

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The candidates emerged through a transparent consensus arrangement designed to strengthen party unity, internal democracy and electoral readiness ahead of the 2027 elections.

The party announced its affirmed senatorial candidates as Olu Alufa (Ekiti Central), Prince Adeyinka Alli (Ekiti North), and Dr. Ayokunle Ayodele (Ekiti South). A comprehensive list of House of Representatives and House of Assembly candidates was also released. Ekiti South senatorial candidate Ayodele described the process as a "rejuvenation of democratic culture in Nigeria," viewing the NDC's emergence as a timely intervention offering hope and people-centered governance.

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The emergence of the NDC at this critical period is nothing short of a divine intervention. The NDC represents hope, rescue, rebuilding and the restoration of people-centred governance capable of repositioning Nigeria for greatnes