NDC says primary elections scheduled for May 29, dismisses results online

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has dismissed reports circulating online alleging that primary election results have already emerged in its name, describing the claims as false, misleading and deliberately fabricated.

In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by its National Secretary, Ikenna Enekweizu, the party clarified that its primaries are scheduled to hold on May 29, 2026, stressing that it is impossible for any official results or winners to have been announced ahead of the exercise.

The clarification comes amid widespread rumours on social media claiming that activist Aisha Yesufu had lost a purported NDC primary election for the Federal Capital Territory senatorial ticket.

Responding to the reports, the party urged Nigerians to disregard what it described as fake results being circulated by unauthorized sources.

“The Nigeria Democratic Congress wishes to inform the general public that our party primaries are scheduled to hold tomorrow, 29th May 2026,” the statement read.

“It is therefore impossible and illogical for any primary results or winners to have emerged when the primaries are yet to take place.

“We strongly urge the public and all well-meaning Nigerians to completely disregard the fake NDC primary results and false rumours currently circulating. Any result that does not emanate from official party sources should be disregarded.

“NDC remains committed to a transparent and credible primary process. We appeal to all our supporters and registered members to stay vigilant and ignore any unverified information.”

The party reaffirmed its commitment to a transparent exercise, urging members and the public to rely only on official communication channels for updates.