The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has issued a press statement cautioning the general public against relying on unofficial results currently circulating across social media platforms.
The results purportedly represent the outcome of the party’s nationwide primaries held on May 28 and 29, 2026.
This was contained in a statement signed by Osa Director Esq., National Publicity Secretary of the NDC.
According to Osa, the results of the primaries remain with the National Executive Council (NEC) of the party, which alone has the authority to announce official outcomes.
Key Points from the Statement
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Disregard Social Media Results:
The party emphasized that any figures or candidate lists being shared online are not authentic and should be ignored.
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NEC Authority:
Only the NEC has the mandate to release the official list of candidates who will represent the party in the forthcoming elections.
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Upcoming Meetings:
On the directive of the party’s National Leader, Distinguished Senator Seriake Dickson, a pre-NEC meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in Abuja, followed by the main NEC meeting on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
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Official Announcement Pending:
The party assured stakeholders and the public that the official results will be made available once the NEC finalizes its deliberations.
It hopes to submit the list of candidates to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) afterwards.
Party’s Position
The NDC stressed that the integrity of its internal democratic processes must be safeguarded.
It warned against misinformation that could mislead supporters or undermine confidence in the party’s structures.
“The results of the primaries are with the National Executive Council, NEC of our great party.
“They are solely responsible for announcements of results,” the statement read.
Context and Notes
The NDC’s primaries, conducted nationwide, have drawn significant attention as the party positions itself for the 2027 general elections.
With heightened political activity and speculation across Nigeria, the party’s leadership is keen to maintain transparency and order in the announcement process.
The clarification comes amid growing concerns about the spread of unverified information online.
The trend has increasingly influenced political discourse across Nigeria.
Official results of the NDC primaries will only be confirmed after the NEC meeting in Abuja.
Until then, all circulating figures should be treated as speculative and unofficial.
