Former Bayelsa State Governor and National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Henry Seriake Dickson, will today, Monday, May 25, 2026, inaugurate the party’s 21-member Selection Committee in Abuja as part of preparations for the forthcoming general elections.
The inauguration follows the completion of screening exercises for governorship, National Assembly and State Houses of Assembly aspirants across the country.
In a statement issued on Monday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, the NDC said the committee was constituted to strengthen internal democracy and ensure a transparent candidate selection process.
According to the statement, the committee will review and deliberate on reports submitted by the National Screening Committee and the various State Houses of Assembly Screening Committees.
“The Committee, which was constituted last week in furtherance of NDC’s commitment to transparency, internal democracy and credible candidate selection, is mandated to review, scrutinise and consider the reports and recommendations of the National Screening Committee and the State Houses of Assembly Screening Committees,” the statement read.
The party added that the committee would also take decisions on the screening outcomes of aspirants seeking elective positions ahead of the polls.
The 21-member panel will be chaired by the NDC National Chairman, Sen. Moses Cleopas Zuwoghe, and was described as part of ongoing efforts by the party leadership to reposition the party ahead of the elections.
The statement noted that the committee was set up based on recommendations by the National Working Committee in line with directives from Dickson.
“It is to ensure that the NDC presents the most formidable candidate for every position to be contested in the general election,” the party stated.
Meanwhile, Dickson is also expected to host an Aspirants’ Dinner later today in Abuja for screened aspirants and key stakeholders of the party.
In a separate statement issued on Monday, the party’s National Secretary, Barr. Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu, said the event is aimed at fostering unity, inclusiveness and stronger engagement among party members.
“The National Leader and the party’s hierarchy hope to use the event to meet with the aspirants as well as other stakeholders who have not only put their faith and destiny in the NDC, but have also been working tirelessly to take the party across Nigeria and the Diaspora,” the statement said.
Enekweizu added that the dinner aligns with the party’s vision of building a united political family where every member feels valued.
The party noted that attendance at the dinner is strictly by invitation.
