NDC Forms 21-Member Reconciliation Committee for 2027

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has established a 21-member National Reconciliation Committee to address disputes arising from its recent party primaries, aiming to strengthen internal cohesion ahead of the 2027 general elections. The committee will be chaired by renowned political economist, Prof. Pat Utomi, with Engr. Buba Galadima as co-chairman and Barr. Mohammed Takori serving as Vice Chairman.

Babatunde Ali will act as Secretary. Additionally, Sen. Victory Umeh will lead the Southeast reconciliation team, with Sir.

Patrick Akwara as Secretary. The South-South zone will be chaired by Sen. Ben Birabi, with Sen. Clever Ikisikpo as Secretary, while the northern zone will be led by Mainasara Abubakar, with Barr. Fatimah Abubakar as Secretary.

The committee is tasked with engaging all aspirants nationwide to resolve outstanding issues from the primary elections. The NDC has also created three subcommittees for reconciliation efforts in the North, South-South, and South-East geopolitical zones.

The National Reconciliation Committee will be inaugurated at the party’s national secretariat on Thursday, August 6, 2026.