The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has disclosed that more than 50 percent of its candidates for the 2027 general elections emerged through consensus arrangements during the party’s nomination process.
The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, made the disclosure during an appearance on Arise Television on Thursday, while responding to criticisms surrounding the conduct of the party’s primaries.
Director accused certain individuals and groups of attempting to undermine the party by portraying it as no different from existing political parties, insisting that the NDC remains committed to transparency, inclusiveness and internal democracy.
According to him, the party is determined to fulfill its promise of introducing a new political culture that prioritizes fairness and broad participation.
“Over 50% of NDC candidates emerged through consensus. The NDC is a party which is going to conduct itself in such a way that it is no longer business as usual. That is a promise we made to Nigerians.
“However, you find out that the NDC is a bride that is attracting so many suitors, and at the end of the day, only one suitor is going to be allowed to pay the bride price. Then, those who are unable to do that would naturally feel a bit dissatisfied or feel a sense of rejection, but in the NDC, no one is rejected.”
The party spokesman further emphasized that the NDC remains open to all Nigerians and is focused on building a broad coalition capable of delivering meaningful national transformation.
Drawing from remarks previously made by the party’s national chairman, Director described the NDC as a platform designed to unite Nigerians around a common vision of progress and development.
“Like my national chairman said, the NDC is a political Noah’s Ark that is going to serve as a vehicle to turn Nigeria to a destination of salvation, a destination where we shall embrace progress and development, and inclusive progress and development,” he said.
His comments come amid growing debate over the conduct of political party primaries and candidate selection processes ahead of the 2027 general elections, with several parties facing scrutiny over issues of transparency and internal democracy.
