Former Bayelsa State Governor and National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Seriake Dickson, is set to inaugurate the party’s 21-member Selection Committee in Abuja on Monday as part of preparations for the coming general elections and the party’s internal candidate selection process.
The move follows the completion of screening exercises conducted for aspirants seeking governorship, National Assembly, and State House of Assembly tickets under the party platform. According to information released by the party, the committee will review reports submitted from the screening process and make decisions on candidates seeking elective positions.
The party explained that the committee was created to improve internal processes and ensure orderly selection of candidates ahead of the elections. Its assignment includes examining recommendations from both the National Screening Committee and various State Houses of Assembly screening panels before making final decisions where necessary.
The Selection Committee will be led by the National Chairman of the party, Senator Moses Cleopas Zuwoghe. Party officials described the panel as part of ongoing preparations coordinated with the National Working Committee and under the direction of the party leadership.
According to the party, the committee is expected to help identify candidates considered capable of representing the party across different positions during the election period. The process is also intended to strengthen participation within the party and improve confidence in its internal system.
Later in the day, Dickson is also expected to host an Aspirants Dinner in Abuja at 6:00 pm. The gathering will bring together screened aspirants and selected stakeholders for engagement and interaction with the party leadership.
Party officials said the meeting is designed to deepen cooperation among members and create stronger connections between aspirants and leadership ahead of the next stage of political activities.
The party added that the dinner is strictly by invitation and forms part of wider efforts to maintain unity and build stronger relationships across its structure as preparations continue for the elections.