The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has cleared all aspirants to various elective offices that have been screened to participate in the party’s primaries soon.
The party also resolved that there shall be no sale of Nomination Forms until after the primaries.
“Only aspirants who emerge successful from the primaries will be allowed to purchase, complete and submit Nomination Forms.”
The decisions were taken at the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, according to a statement by the national publicity secretary of the party, Osa Director.
He made it clear that no aspirant has been so far disqualified.
“Every aspirant who purchased an Expression of Interest Form is advised to proceed to their respective states and constituencies to participate in the primaries.”
The statement goes thus:
State Chairmen are directed to establish Local Organising Committees (LOCs) for the primaries in their respective states. These committees will assist the Electoral Committees in conducting the primaries across all local government areas.
Consequently, all State Chairmen are to liaise with INEC EPIMS officials, electoral officers, and relevant stakeholders in the conduct of the primaries.
The security of lives and property remains paramount. Therefore, State Chairmen are required to make adequate security arrangements to ensure a peaceful and credible process in their various states.
State Chairmen are also directed to convene meetings today with the Electoral Committees, State Executives, major stakeholders, and all aspirants to strategise for a hitch-free and inclusive primary election tomorrow.
The announcement of results shall be made exclusively by the national office.
