The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially released the names of members of its Electoral Committees assigned to conduct the party’s nationwide primaries for State House of Assembly, House of Representatives, Senate, Governorship, and Presidential positions across Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The publication of the committee list comes barely hours after the party leadership confirmed that direct primaries for aspirants who failed to reach consensus arrangements would commence nationwide on May 28 and 29, 2026.
According to the document released by the party headquarters in Abuja, the committees comprise party elders, technocrats, legal practitioners, youth leaders, professionals, and grassroots mobilisers drawn from different geopolitical zones of the country.
The party stated that the committees have been carefully selected to ensure transparency, fairness, inclusiveness, and credibility throughout the primary election process.
SOUTH-EAST ZONE
For Abia State, the committee is chaired by Chief Asukewe Ikoawaji, while Barrister C. J. Okoli Akarika will serve as Secretary alongside other members including Chief Sir Innocent Nwadavid, Hon. Udeme Eshiet, and Nebo Chukwujiekwu.
In Anambra State, renowned economist Prof. Osita Ogbu will chair the committee, with Barrister Chukwudi Igwe serving as Secretary. Other members include Engr. Uchenna Okogbuo, Nonso Okpala, and Miss Hanatu Tanko.
Ebonyi State’s committee will be headed by Dr. Peter Onigah, while Chris McCool Nwosu will serve as Secretary alongside Emma Anyanwu, Prince Andrew Godwin, and Hon. Sylvester O. Nwankwo.
For Enugu State, Chief Teddy Obey was named Chairman, while Prof. Nky Patrick Obi will serve as Secretary. Other members include Ms. Jackie Wayas, Dr. Obinna Simon, and Barr. Maureen Emecheta.
In Imo State, Comrade Babatunde Ali emerged Chairman of the committee, with Barr. Chigbo Enwezor serving as Secretary alongside Obumneke Inoma, Obinna Anyaibe, and Mr. Judith Uche.
SOUTH-SOUTH ZONE
The Akwa Ibom State committee is chaired by Dr. Clement Agiangie, while Chief Able Ebifemowei serves as Secretary.
In Bayelsa State, Engr. Biokpo Awara will lead the committee, supported by Secretary Dr. Morakinyo Balogun and other members including Barr. Grace Analaba and Hon. Princess Ingo Iwowari.
Cross River State’s committee will be chaired by Iliya Kwajafa, with Austin Mbagwu serving as Secretary.
Delta State’s committee is headed by Dr. Kabiru Umoru, while Barr. Tesufa Dumbo will serve as Secretary.
In Edo State, Barr. Fredrick Owotorufa was appointed Chairman, while Dr. Stanley Boroh will coordinate activities as Secretary.
The Rivers State committee will be chaired by Dr. Osusu Osusu, with Dr. Anthony Okoye serving as Secretary alongside members including Peli Adotu, Eva Nma Alikor, and Abduljalal Idris.
SOUTH-WEST ZONE
In Ekiti State, Akinlade Olagoke will chair the committee, while Falade-Fad Tayo serves as Secretary.
The Lagos State committee, one of the largest announced by the party, will be headed by Alhaji Sidi Abdul Bomi, with Allison Oghenekaro Okoro serving as Secretary. Other members include Hon. Sandra Ogoh, Dr. Adewale Adebayo, Amb. Christopher Ighodaro, Mr. John Ughulu, and Cleopas Ebi David.
Ogun State’s committee is chaired by Barr. Ojeh Jimmy, while Alhaji Waidi Alapoti serves as Secretary.
In Ondo State, Hon. Babatunde Daodu will lead the committee, with Rev. Emmanuel Alli as Secretary.
Osun State’s committee is chaired by Hon. Oladejo Yinka, while Mr. Popoola Ganiu serves as Secretary.
For Oyo State, Comrade Adeolu Adewuyi emerged Chairman, with Mr. Kayode Joseph serving as Secretary.
Party sources disclosed that additional committee lists for the North-East, North-West, and remaining states are expected to be fully circulated to stakeholders before the commencement of voting.
The NDC leadership reiterated its commitment to peaceful and violence-free primaries, warning that any form of intimidation, manipulation, or disorderly conduct would attract severe disciplinary sanctions.
The party also confirmed that members of the committees have already begun moving to their assigned states in preparation for the nationwide exercise.
Political observers believe the publication of the committees signals the NDC’s determination to rapidly consolidate its growing national structure ahead of the 2027 general elections as the party continues to position itself as a major opposition force in the country.
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