NDC primaries: We never imposed candidates on constituencies – Party spokesman

The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has denied imposing candidates on constituencies in its recently conducted primary election.

This is contained in a statement by the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Osa Director, on Thursday.

Director said every aspirant who approached the party was received, attended to, and directed to engage with the appropriate caucus leaders, stakeholders, and grassroots members of the party in their respective states.

He stated that the party operates under an established stakeholder leadership structure which has caucus heads in all states of the federation.

According to him, the NDC believes in the principles of leadership, consultation, inclusiveness, and consensus-building.

Hereiterated the party’s commitment to encouraging and supporting female participation in elective offices, and has done so in some cases.

“At no time has the NDC National Secretariat been involved in the business of picking, choosing, or imposing candidates on any constituency or state.

“We are aware of reports of some aspirants prematurely declaring themselves as candidates, as well as complaints raised by others regarding aspects of the process.

“These issues have been brought to the attention of the appeal panel and the leadership of the party and have been addressed accordingly,” the statement partly read.