One of Nigeria’s opposition parties, Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has endorsed the outcome of its nationwide primary elections and unveiled a reconciliation drive aimed at healing internal divisions as it intensifies preparations for the 2027 general elections.
The resolutions were adopted on Wednesday at the party’s second National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja, where leaders reviewed the conduct of the primaries and mapped out strategies for strengthening the party ahead of future electoral contests.
In a communiqué issued after the meeting, the NEC expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the primaries, describing the exercise as successful and commending party officials, electoral committees, volunteers and members for their roles in the process.
Acknowledging that party contests often leave some members dissatisfied, the committee directed party leaders nationwide to begin immediate reconciliation efforts. The move is intended to engage aggrieved aspirants and their supporters, address grievances arising from the primaries and reinforce unity within the party.
“All aspirants remain critical stakeholders in the growth and development of the party,” the NEC said, urging members to work together as the party enters its next phase.
In a major reform move, the party also announced plans to introduce electronic voting in future congresses and primary elections. The proposal forms part of broader efforts to modernise the party’s internal democratic processes through technology-driven systems aimed at improving transparency, efficiency and credibility.
The NEC said ongoing work on digital membership registration and data management would support the planned transition to electronic voting.
The committee also raised concerns about aspects of Nigeria’s electoral framework, including provisions of the Electoral Act and guidelines issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which it said could disadvantage emerging political parties and opposition groups.
While reaffirming its commitment to democratic principles and the rule of law, the party said it would pursue constitutional and legal channels to advocate for a more level political playing field.
The meeting further called for intensified grassroots mobilisation and membership recruitment across the country, stressing the need to strengthen party structures from ward to national levels.
Addressing party leaders, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, urged members to accept the outcome of the primaries and remain focused on the party’s broader objective.
He appealed for unity, saying temporary disagreements should not derail efforts to build a political platform capable of delivering good governance and national renewal.
Party founder and National Leader, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, also called for solidarity among members, reaffirming the party’s commitment to fairness, inclusion and internal democracy.
At the end of the meeting, NEC members expressed confidence in the party’s direction and pledged to continue expanding its support base while pursuing reforms aimed at strengthening democratic governance in Nigeria.