The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has scheduled May 29, 2026, for the conduct of its presidential, governorship, National Assembly and State Assembly primaries nationwide.
This was made known in a statement issued on Wednesday, stating that May 28 would be for arrivals; documentation with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies, consultative meetings, amongst other activities.
The party said, “The primaries are still scheduled to be held nationwide on May 29, 2026, in keeping with the original May 28 and 29 timetable.
“However, in view of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations and the resulting public holidays, major transportation and logistical challenges have arisen, including the non-availability of flights.
“Consequently, many aspirants who were in Abuja for the screening exercise, as well as members of the screening team, are currently stranded in Abuja.”
The party stated that results from states would be collated and forwarded to the NDC’s national headquarters, where the results would be announced by the National Working Committee, adding that "no state executive or team has the mandate to announce any results.”
