The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has released the full list of members of its electoral committees for the conduct of the 2027 State Houses of Assembly, House of Representatives, Senate, Governorship and Presidential primaries across the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The list, signed by the party’s National Chairman, Cleopas Moses Zuwoghe, and National Secretary, Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu, named chairmen, secretaries and committee members expected to oversee the primaries scheduled for May 29, 2026.
According to the party leadership, the committees were carefully constituted to ensure transparency, fairness and credibility throughout the primary election process.
For the South-East zone, Asukewe Ikoawaji is the Chairman for the committee in Abia state while members include: Innocent Nwadavid, Udeme Eshiet, Nebo Chukwujiekwu while C.J. Okoli Akarika serves as Secretary.
For Anambra state, the committee is chaired by Prof. Osita Ogbu while members include: Uchenna Okogbuo, Nonso Okpala, Hanatu Tanko and Chukwudi Igwe as Secretary.
Ebonyi State committee has Dr. Peter Onigah as Chairman, Chris McCool Nwosu – Secretary, as well as Emma Anyanwu, Andrew Godwin, Sylvester Nwankwo as members.
Teddy Obey is the Chairman for Enugu state, Prof. Nky Patrick Obi – Secretary), while Jackie Wayas, Dr. Obinna Simon and Maureen Emecheta are members.
The Imo state committee is headed by Comrade Babatunde Ali (Chairman), while Obumneke Inoma, Obinna Anyaibe, Judith Uche are members while Chigbo Enwezor serves as Secretary.
South-South Zone
For the South-South region, Dr. Clement Agiangie is the Chairman for Akwa Ibom, while Able Ebifemowei is Secretary. Members include: Uduakobong Okon, Dr. Pabara Igwele and Obinna John Kennedy.
Biokpo Awara is the Chairman for Bayelsa State while Dr. Morakinyo Balogun serves as Secretary. Grace Analaba and Princess Ingo Iwowari are members.
Cross River State committee is chaired by Iliya Kwajafa, and Austin Mbagwu as Secretary. Members are: Ernest Eki, Margarita Oguoba, and Nicholas Ayuwa.
The Committee in Delta State will be led by Dr. Kebiru Umoru as Chairman), Tesufa Dumbo (Secretary), while Richman Ndakwe, Keneke P. Moses and Genevieve Emeremgini are members.
Fredrick Owotorufa is the Chairman for Edo State, while Dr. Stanley Boroh is the Secretary. Members include: Celestine Iyere, Mary Ainoghena Eghieye and Jackson Agbor, PhD.
Rivers State committee is chaired by Dr. Osusu Osusu, and Dr. Anthony Okoye as Secretary, while Peli Adotu, Eva Nma Alikor and Abduljalal Idris are members.
South-West Zone
In the South-West zone, the committee in Ekiti State is chaired by Akinlade Olagoke, with Falade-Fad Tayo serving as Secretary. Babalola Ibrahim, Pastor Fayose Adeniran and Aduloju Joke are members.
Lagos State committee is headed by Sidi Abdul Bomi, with Allison Oghenekaro Okoro as Secretary. Sandra Ogoh, Dr. Adewale Adebayo, Christopher Ighodaro, John Ughulu and Cleopas Ebi David are members.
Others committees are as follows: Ogun State: Barr. Ojeh Jimmy (Chairman), Alhaji Waidi Alapoti (Secretary), Rose Igwe, Phillip Abegunde and Morufu Olajide.
Ondo State: Babatunde Daodu (Chairman), Rev. Emmanuel Alli (Secretary), Princess J.T. Eperetun and Udeze Chigozie.
Osun State: Oladejo Yinka (Chairman), Popoola Ganiu (Secretary) Mrs. Ajayi Esther.
Oyo State: Adeolu Adewuyi (Chairman), Kayode Joseph (Secretary) and Feyikemi Adesiyan.
The North Central zone has Benue State: Jenkins Gwede (Chairman), Pastor Gabriel Akor, Sesugh Nyam (Secretary), Doofan Ortsergh Mary and Ishaku Dahiru.
Kogi State: CP Ezebuike Peter (Rtd) (Chairman), Samari Muhammed Zakari, Samuel Abu (Secretary) and Samson Ukolofu.
Kwara State: Michael Bamidele Sijuade (Chairman), Idowu Israel Legbo and Hamzat Bola Idayat.
Nasarawa State: Dr. Okey Ezeala (Chairman), Tony S. Jude, Yamusa Ladi Lizzy, Vijah Opuama and Idiemjo Gift Omeghara (Secretary).
Niger State: Richard Adams (Chairman), Kabiru Ardo Muazu Esq. (Secretary), Abdulmuminin Ohiare Abdulsalam, Blessing Akan and Danladi Abdulhamid.
Plateau State: Dr. Pabara Igwele (Chairman), Abdulkadir Fema (Secretary), Steve Dachomo, Dabish Caleb and Dr. Mary Dalyop Zang.
FCT: Chief Barnabas J. Ejisi (Chairman), Ajayi Ilesanmi (Secretary), Zakari Attah, Victoria Nkechi Odogwu and Dr. Praya Miri.
North-East Zone
Gombe State: Nura Abdulrazak (Chairman), Adamu Idi Magaji (Secretary), Aliyu Hamidu, Dinge Ellon and Sylvia Mayo.
Taraba State: Umar Hassan (Chairman), Hassan Hamidu (Secretary), Abubakar Garba and Gayus Musa.
Yobe State: Mohammed Sawa (Chairman), Joshua Tsu (Secretary), Abubakar Garba and Usman Isah Dogara.
Adamawa State: Williams Lappi (Chairman), Yominbe Comfort Jonathan, Sunday Unaru and Umar Ardo (Secretary).
Bauchi State: Ande Karma (Chairman), Rose Sylvanus, Iratisi Nuhu and Joel John (Secretary).
Borno State: Mustafa Ali (Chairman), Musa Usman Daya (Secretary) and Zainab Yunus.
North-West Zone
Jigawa State: Tasiu Safiyanu Liman (Chairman), Ibrahim Abubakar (Secretary) and Hajiya Yar Gumel.
Kaduna State: Balarabe Ayuba (Chairman), Alex Ankuma (Secretary) and Barnabas John.
Kano State: Mainasara Sani Abubakar (Chairman), Reuben Egwuaba (Secretary), Dr. Ahmed Alhasaan, Salisu Tanko Kwankwaso and Saidu Alhassan Maiduguri.
Katsina State: Suleiman Aliyu Baba (Chairman), Dr. Ahmad Alhassan (Secretary), Dr. Ahmad Maaruf and Abubakar Abdullahi Rimi.
Kebbi State: Saidu Jalo Bakuwai (Chairman), Fauziyya Muhammed Marafa (Secretary) and Mohammed Anas Abubakar.
Sokoto State: Bello Labaran Gwadabawa (Chairman), Sa’adu Bello (Secretary), Balkisu Abubakar and Attahiru Fodio.
Zamfara State: Bashar Muhammed Marafa (Chairman), Sani Nasarawa (Secretary), Kashim Al Mustafa, Nasiru Bello Alkali and Tijani Jibril.
The party leadership reaffirmed its commitment to conducting peaceful, transparent and credible primaries, urging aspirants, delegates and party faithful to cooperate fully with the committees to ensure a successful exercise nationwide.
