The party said it operates on the principles of leadership, consultation, inclusiveness, and consensus-building through caucus structures established in all states of the federation.
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has denied allegations of candidate imposition following controversies surrounding its recently concluded primary elections, insisting that aspirants were subjected to a democratic process driven by consultations, stakeholder engagement, and grassroots participation.
In a statement issued on Friday, June 5, 2026, by the party’s National Secretary, Barrister Ikenna Alex-Morgan Enekweizu, the NDC said its internal processes were guided by established leadership structures across the country and rejected claims that the national leadership handpicked candidates for elective positions.
The party said it operates on the principles of leadership, consultation, inclusiveness, and consensus-building through caucus structures established in all states of the federation.
According to Enekweizu, the South-East geopolitical zone operates under a leadership arrangement associated with the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, who joined the party with an existing political structure comprising prominent political figures and elder statesmen serving as caucus heads in their respective states.
