The Nigeria Democratic Congress has stopped selling its presidential nomination form, but kept the window open for candidates seeking other federal and state offices ahead of the 2027 general election.
The party made this decision to streamline its candidate selection process and ensure it meets the Independent National Electoral Commission's timetable for party primaries. The NDC said it would announce new deadlines for aspirants vying for Senate, House of Representatives, and state assembly seats.
Party officials did not say how many aspirants bought the presidential form or when exactly they closed the sale. The move suggests the NDC is moving ahead with its internal processes as the 2027 election cycle gains momentum, with other major parties already conducting or planning their own primaries.
Candidates interested in running on the NDC platform for offices below the presidency still have time to obtain and return their nomination forms. The party is expected to release fresh timelines for these submissions in the coming weeks. Political analysts say early closure of the presidential form sale gives the NDC space to resolve any disputes among contenders and present a united front for the general election.
The 2027 presidential race will test whether the NDC can challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress and the opposition People's Democratic Party. The party's decision to tighten its processes reflects competition among Nigeria's political parties to strengthen their structures before the polls.
