The Nigeria Democratic Congress has clarified that its Presidential, National Assembly, Governorship and State Assembly primaries will still hold nationwide on May 29, 2026, in line with the party’s original timetable.

In a statement jointly signed by the party’s National Chairman, Senator Moses Cleopas, and National Secretary, Barr. Ikenna Alex-Morgan Enekweizu, the party explained that the Eid-el-Kabir holidays had created transportation and logistical difficulties, including limited flight availability.

According to the statement, several aspirants who travelled to Abuja for screening exercises, alongside members of the screening committee, were unable to leave the Federal Capital Territory due to the disruptions.

The party said May 28 would now be dedicated to arrivals, documentation with electoral and security authorities, consultative engagements and other preparatory activities ahead of the primaries scheduled for May 29.

It added that party teams would also use the day to meet with stakeholders, elders and aspirants across the states.

The party stressed that no government agency, including the Police, INEC or DSS, is expected to participate in any meetings or activities scheduled for May 28, warning that any actions outside the approved guidelines would be considered unauthorized.

The party outlined the sequence for the May 29 primaries as:

Presidential affirmation

National Assembly primaries/affirmation

State Assembly primaries/affirmation

Governorship primaries/affirmation

According to the statement, all results from the exercise would be collated and transmitted to the party’s National Headquarters, where the National Working Committee would officially announce the outcomes.

The party further warned that no state executive or committee has the authority to declare results independently.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress also urged members and aspirants to maintain peace and order during the exercise, reiterating its zero tolerance for violence, hooliganism and disorderly conduct.