{"id":420,"date":"2026-06-06T17:14:58","date_gmt":"2026-06-06T17:14:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=420"},"modified":"2026-06-06T18:23:59","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T18:23:59","slug":"ndc-endorses-party-primaries-begins-reconciliation-ahead-of-2027-polls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=420","title":{"rendered":"NDC endorses party primaries, begins reconciliation ahead of 2027 polls"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>*<strong><em>Nigeria&#8217;s opposition party, Nigeria Democratic Congress endorses the outcome of its recent nationwide primary elections at the party&#8217;s second National Executive Committee meeting, held in Abuja<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Prosper Okoye<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria&#8217;s opposition party, Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has endorsed the outcome of its recent nationwide primary elections.<\/p>\n<p>The political party has also unveiled a reconciliation drive aimed at healing internal divisions, as it intensifies preparations for the 2027 General Elections.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"o7wtseDRoD\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/2026\/06\/06\/oau-at-65-the-quiet-revolution-of-adebayo-bamire-to-rebuild-great-ife\/\">OAU at 65: The quiet revolution of Prof. Adebayo Bamire to rebuild Great Ife<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201cOAU at 65: The quiet revolution of Prof. Adebayo Bamire to rebuild Great Ife\u201d \u2014 ConsumerConnect\" src=\"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/2026\/06\/06\/oau-at-65-the-quiet-revolution-of-adebayo-bamire-to-rebuild-great-ife\/embed\/#?secret=ivV16Pa61j#?secret=o7wtseDRoD\" data-secret=\"o7wtseDRoD\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The NDC adopted the resolutions Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the party&#8217;s second National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja, FCT.<\/p>\n<p>The party leaders, at the NEC meeting, reviewed the conduct of the primaries, and mapped out strategies for strengthening the party ahead of future electoral contests.<\/p>\n<p>In a communiqu\u00e9 issued after the meeting, the NEC expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the primaries.<\/p>\n<p>It also described the exercise as successful and commending party officials, electoral committees, volunteers and members for their roles in the process.<\/p>\n<p>Acknowledging that party contests often leave some members dissatisfied, the committee directed party leaders nationwide to begin immediate reconciliation efforts.<\/p>\n<p>The move is intended to engage aggrieved aspirants and their supporters, address grievances arising from the primaries and reinforce unity within the party.<\/p>\n<p>The NEC said: &#8220;All aspirants remain critical stakeholders in the growth and development of the party,&#8221; urging members to work together as the party enters its next phase.<\/p>\n<p>In a major reform move, the party further announced plans to introduce electronic voting in future congresses and primary elections.<\/p>\n<p>The proposal forms part of broader efforts to modernise the party&#8217;s internal democratic processes through technology-driven systems aimed at improving transparency, efficiency and credibility.<\/p>\n<p>The NEC said ongoing work on digital membership registration and data management would support the planned transition to electronic voting.<\/p>\n<p>The Committee as well raised concerns about aspects of Nigeria&#8217;s electoral framework, including provisions of the Electoral Act and guidelines issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).<\/p>\n<p>The NDC said the guidelines could disadvantage emerging political parties and opposition groups.<\/p>\n<p>Reaffirming its commitment to democratic principles and the rule of law, the party said it would pursue constitutional and legal channels to advocate a more level-playing political field.<\/p>\n<p>The meeting further urged intensified grassroots mobilisation and membership recruitment across the country.<\/p>\n<p>It stressed the need to strengthen party structures from ward to national levels.<\/p>\n<p>Addressing party leaders, presidential candidate Peter Obi urged members to accept the outcome of the primaries, and remain focused on the party&#8217;s broader objective.<\/p>\n<p>Obi appealed for unity, saying temporary disagreements should not derail efforts at building a political platform capable of delivering good governance and national renewal.<\/p>\n<p>Party founder and National Leader, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, also called for solidarity among members, reaffirming the party&#8217;s commitment to fairness, inclusion and internal democracy.<\/p>\n<p>At the end of the meeting, NEC members expressed confidence in the party&#8217;s direction and pledged to continue expanding its support base while pursuing reforms aimed at strengthening democratic governance in Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>*Nigeria&#8217;s opposition party, Nigeria Democratic Congress endorses the outcome of its recent nationwide primary elections at the party&#8217;s second National Executive Committee meeting, held 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