According to a report by The Sun on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Henry Dickson, the National Leader of the party, stated that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) would be structured around strong democratic institutions rather than individual personalities.
He made the remarks in Abuja on Monday night during a period of increasing political alignment among opposition figures ahead of the forthcoming presidential election cycle.
The statement was delivered during the inauguration ceremony of the NDC National Selection Committee, followed by an Aspirants’ Dinner organized by the party.
The event brought together party leadership, individuals seeking nomination, and various supporters within the party structure.
The development comes as political movements within opposition circles continue to take shape ahead of 2027.
Several prominent figures, including Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, are widely linked to ongoing discussions and emerging alignments connected to the broader coalition forming around the NDC.
During the same engagement, Dickson explained that the party had introduced a digital voting application designed to allow registered members to participate electronically in primary elections.
The system was presented as part of efforts to modernize internal party procedures and improve participation in candidate selection processes.
Party officials and aspirants present at the Abuja gathering witnessed discussions centered on internal reforms and administrative planning ahead of future electoral activities.
The gathering also reflected ongoing preparations within the party structure for upcoming political engagements.
Dickson also emphasized that the NDC was focused on strengthening its internal democratic framework through structured processes that would guide future elections within the party.
He noted that reforms being introduced were intended to align party operations with more organized and technology-driven systems for member participation.
“This will be the last time the NDC conducts primaries in the old style,” he said….Read_More…