NDC announces date for National Convention in Abuja

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: May 8, 2026Country: Nigeria

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NDC announces date for National Convention in Abuja

The Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) announced its inaugural national convention scheduled to take place in Abuja. Additionally, Abia State Governor Alex Chioma Otti received his nomination forms for the 2027 elections free of charge from the Labour Party's National Working Committee. The PDP has zoned its governorship position to the North Senatorial District of Ebonyi State. NDC House of Representatives aspirants stated that former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi would be voted out if he fails as president.

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