NDC ratifies Obi as presidential candidate today

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) is poised to officially ratify former Anambra State governor Peter Obi as its presidential candidate during the party's nationwide primaries scheduled for Friday. Obi emerged as the sole aspirant for the presidential ticket, ensuring his nomination.

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The primaries are still scheduled to be held nationwide on May 29, 2026, in keeping with the original May 28 and 29 timetable.

The party also announced that candidates for governorship, National Assembly, and state Houses of Assembly positions will be chosen across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. NDC National Chairman, Moses Cleopas, noted that while the primaries are confirmed for May 29, preparatory activities have faced disruptions.

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However, in view of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations and the resulting public holidays, major transportation and logistical challenges have arisen, including the non-availability of flights.

Cleopas explained that transportation challenges and flight unavailability, exacerbated by the Eid-el-Kabir holidays, have delayed some crucial arrangements. Aspirants and screening team members who were in Abuja for screening found themselves stranded due to these logistical issues. The party has outlined a sequence for the May 29 exercises, starting with presidential affirmation, followed by National Assembly, state Assembly, and then governorship affirmations or primaries. All results are to be collated and announced by the National Working Committee at the party's headquarters, with a strict warning against any unauthorized announcements by state executives.

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Consequently, many aspirants who were in Abuja for the screening exercise, as well as members of the screening team, are currently stranded in Abuja.