NDC Adopts Direct Primaries for State Assembly Elections

On Wednesday, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) adopted a report from its screening committee to implement direct primaries for state assembly positions ahead of the upcoming party primaries. This decision followed extensive deliberation involving the national working committee and various stakeholders.

The party commended the screening committee, chaired by former Ebonyi State Governor Sam Egwu, for its diligence during the rigorous screening process that lasted nearly a week and involved a significant number of aspirants across the country. The NDC disclosed that aspirants must purchase interest forms to participate in the primaries, and a payment of nomination fees is required.

The party's national secretariat will announce the final results of the exercise. Additionally, the NDC encouraged consensus arrangements among aspirants to promote unity and stability within the party and warned against violence and disorderly conduct during the primaries.

The leadership also announced plans to inaugurate an appeal panel to handle complaints arising from the primaries.