The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has said that no aspiirant across the country has been disqualified as all have been cleared for primaries.
NDC which made this announcement in a statement signed by Osa Director, the party’s National Publicity Secretary also declared that there shall be “no sale of Nomination Forms until after the primaries”.
The statement signed by Director reads: “Following the conclusion of the screening exercise for aspirants seeking elective positions under our great party, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), the National Executive Committee (NEC) has reached the following resolutions:
“All aspirants have been cleared to participate in the party primaries across the country. Consequently, no aspirant has been disqualified.
“Every aspirant who purchased an Expression of Interest Form is advised to proceed to their respective states and constituencies to participate in the primaries.
“The NEC also resolved that there shall be no sale of Nomination Forms until after the primaries. Only aspirants who emerge successful from the primaries will be allowed to purchase, complete, and submit Nomination Forms.
“State Chairmen are directed to establish Local Organising Committees (LOCs) for the primaries in their respective states. These committees will assist the Electoral Committees in conducting the primaries across all local government areas.
“Consequently, all State Chairmen are to liaise with INEC EPIMS officials, electoral officers, and relevant stakeholders in the conduct of the primaries.
“The security of lives and property remains paramount. Therefore, State Chairmen are required to make adequate security arrangements to ensure a peaceful and credible process in their various states.
“State Chairmen are also directed to convene meetings today with the Electoral Committees, State Executives, major stakeholders, and all aspirants to strategise for a hitch-free and inclusive primary election tomorrow.
“The announcement of results shall be made exclusively by the national office,” the statement concluded.