The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has set up a seven-member national reconciliation committee to reconcile aggrieved members and aspirants and resolve outstanding disputes following its recent party primaries.
The committee, chaired by renowned political economist Prof. Pat Utomi, with public affairs commentator Buba Galadima as co-chairman, is expected to engage aspirants, stakeholders and party officials across the country to restore unity within the party.
The development was contained in a statement signed by the NDC National Chairman, Senator Cleopas Moses, and National Secretary, Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu.
Other members of the national committee are Mohammed Sani Takori, Vice Chairman; Comrade Babatunde Alli, Secretary; Mrs. Dudu Mamman Manuga; Hon. Salvador Adegoke Moshood; and Alhaji Haruna Pai.
The party also constituted three zonal sub-committees for the North, South-East and South-South geopolitical zones to complement the work of the national committee.
The Northern Sub-Committee is chaired by Mainasara Sani Abubakar, with Fatima Musa Abba as secretary. Other members are Comrade Solomon Ndah, Dr. Tanko Yusufu and Arc. Dr. Toma Audu Gana.
The South-East Sub-Committee is chaired by Senator Victor Umeh, while Sir Patrick Akwara serves as secretary. Its members include Eze Chikamnayo, Dr. Patrick Ezie Chukwudi, Chief Isaac Chinaka Anumudu and Stefiny Amaka Eugene.
The South-South Sub-Committee is headed by Senator Ben Birabi, with Senator Clever Ikisikpo as secretary. Bishop Isaac Idahosa, Esther Archibong and Apostle David Stephen Okpon are members.
According to the party, the committees are expected to reconcile aggrieved members and promote cohesion, with particular emphasis on ensuring that members support the party’s candidates at all levels.
The committees are also mandated to meet and engage with all stakeholders, aspirants, aggrieved members and party officials as part of efforts to address grievances arising from the primaries.
The NDC said the national reconciliation committee would be inaugurated at the party’s national secretariat at noon on Thursday, August 6, 2026.
The move is expected to provide a platform for resolving internal disagreements and strengthening the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.