The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has thrown its members into profound suspense. The party is withholding the official results of its nationwide primary elections conducted between May 28 and May 29, 2026. This development has triggered intense speculations among stakeholders preparing for the 2027 general elections.
Political analysts believe that the current delay threatens the internal democracy of the emerging political movement. The party recently expanded its structures across the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This prolonged silence now serves as the first major test of its administrative integrity.
Aspirants besiege Abuja over custody of ballot outcomes
Dozens of nervous aspirants have abandoned their constituencies to relocate to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Daily Post reported that these politicians are hunting for first-hand information regarding their electoral fates. The candidates expressed worry that a prolonged delay could compromise the sanctity of the local ballots.
The NDC National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, issued a public statement to calm frayed nerves. He urged the general public to disregard the various unofficial results currently circulating on social media networks.
“The results of the primaries are with the National Executive Council (NEC) of our great party. They are solely responsible for announcements of results,” Director said.
The party image-maker assured that the official list will be published after formal ratification. The leadership promises to complete this verification before submitting names to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). However, the explanation has failed to stop the growing anxiety within the political space.
Chinedu Obue warns opposition against altering local mandate
An Anambra State House of Assembly aspirant, Chinedu Raymond Obue, has urged the leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) to protect his electoral victory. The politician warned that any attempt to manipulate the primary election results will destroy public confidence.
Obue contested for the Awka South Constituency II seat during the party primaries on May 29, 2026. The exercise took place at the Umuzocha Hall in Awka under peaceful conditions. The aspirant insisted that the local delegates expressed their democratic choice without ambiguity.
Digital evidence validates lawful legislative primary
The legislative aspirant disclosed that he polled 625 votes to defeat his opponent, Sam Chuks Okpanduka, who secured 73 votes. Obue stated that verifiable video evidence of the entire voting process exists to validate his claim.
“The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) must uphold the wishes of the people and resist any attempt to compromise this victory,” he said.
He maintained that the national leadership must resist pressure from external forces seeking to alter the field results. Obue noted that the ultimate survival of the party depends on its willingness to defend internal democracy. Analysts observe that how the party handles the Awka constituency dispute will influence its reputation in the South-East.
Insider compares party leadership style to older political platforms
An aggrieved official of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the South-East has criticized the national leadership over its handling of the recent primary elections. The official warned that secret maneuvers could trigger destructive internal crises and endless legal battles.
The politician alleged that prominent established politicians lost their bids during the field contests. He stated that the national body subsequently introduced a strange selection committee to override the authentic choices of the party members.
Secret selection committee threatens internal democracy
The official lamented that the new party is mimicking the undemocratic tendencies seen in the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He argued that introducing a selection committee after elections amounts to putting the cart before the horse.
“Party primaries were conducted across the states and winners emerged, but there are some power plays going on that have stalled the announcement of those results because in most of the states, the so-called big politicians lost,” the source told Daily Post.
He warned that aggrieved members will revolt if the final list differs from the field results. The official noted that the masses initially embraced the party as an alternative to political brigandage. He concluded that the current lack of transparency might end up destroying the party before the general elections.
Factional winner dismisses alteration rumors after state polls
Professor James Ene-Nwannaji has dismissed speculations that the national leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) might alter the Enugu State governorship primary outcome. The candidate insisted that the state exercise complied fully with statutory legal requirements.
Ene-Nwannaji emerged as the governorship candidate from a factional primary election held last Friday. The exercise took place across the 17 local government areas of Enugu State. The academic stated that he sees no rational basis for the national executive to modify the declaration.
Independent National Electoral Commission monitored state congress
The candidate explained that state party executives conducted the primary while officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) monitored the process. He emphasized that his victory is safe because it rests on solid legal compliance.
“The primaries were monitored by INEC in line with the law, and I emerged. If the national executive of the party is thinking otherwise, it’s not to my knowledge. It remains in the realm of rumour. I don’t live in rumour,” Ene-Nwannaji said.
He stated that he remains unagitated by the delay in making a formal public announcement. The politician added that his supporters are waiting patiently for the national body to complete its due diligence. Meanwhile, the Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko, declined to comment on the internal party squabbles.
