NDC intensifies membership drive, reschedules congresses ahead of 2027 polls
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has commenced a nationwide membership drive and unveiled a revised timetable for its congresses and national convention in preparation for the 2027 general elections. In
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has commenced a nationwide membership drive and unveiled a revised timetable for its congresses and national convention in preparation for the 2027 general elections.
In a formal notification to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), dated April 15, 2026, the party said the decision to adjust its earlier schedule followed deliberations at its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held on March 25, 2026, where the initial timetable was adopted.
The letter, jointly signed by the NDC National Chairman, Cleopas Moses Zuwoghe, and National Secretary, Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu, explained that although earlier dates had been communicated, the party deemed it necessary to review the schedule “in its best interest.”
According to the revised programme, activities have already commenced with an ongoing electronic registration and membership drive nationwide.
The exercise is expected to close at noon on April 29, 2026, with the submission of the party’s membership register to INEC scheduled for the same day, in line with provisions of the Electoral Act.
The party disclosed that its congresses will begin on May 1, 2026, with ward congresses across the country, including polling unit and community-level exercises. Local government congresses are slated for May 2, followed by state congresses on May 4, while zonal congresses will hold on May 6.
The NDC’s national convention, where party officials will be elected, is scheduled for May 9, 2026.
In a separate notice to INEC, the party also outlined its timetable for the nomination of candidates. Primaries for State Houses of Assembly will hold on May 22, followed by National Assembly primaries on May 24, and governorship primaries on May 25.
The final national convention for the ratification of candidates has been fixed for May 29, 2026.
The party urged INEC to deploy its officials to monitor all stages of the process, reaffirming its commitment to transparency, due process and internal democracy.
