{FROM OUR POLITICAL DESK, Abuja}
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced the comprehensive list of members for its Electoral Committees, tasked with conducting the primaries for State Houses of Assembly, House of Representatives, Senate, Governorship, and Presidential positions in all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for the upcoming 2027 elections.
This list, which has been signed by the National Chairman, Senator Cleopas Moses Zuwoghe and National Secretary, Barrister Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu, includes chairpersons, secretaries, and other members appointed to manage the primaries planned for today, (May 29, 2026).
The members by region are as follows:
**SOUTH-EAST ZONE:**
**ABIA STATE:** Chief Asukewe Ikoawaji (Chair), Chief Sir Innocent Nwadavid, Hon. Udeme Eshiet, Nebo Chukwujiekwu, and Barr. C.J. Okoli Akarika (Sec).
**ANAMBRA STATE:** Prof. Osita Ogbu (Chair), Engr. Uchenna Okogbuo, Nonso Okpala, Barr. Chukwudi Igwe (Sec), and Miss Hanatu Tanko.
**EBONYI STATE:** Dr. Peter Onigah (Chair), Emma Anyanwu, Prince Andrew Godwin, Hon. Sylvester O. Nwankwo, and Chris McCool Nwosu (Sec).
**ENUGU STATE:** Chief Teddy Obey (Chair), Prof. Nky Patrick Obi (Sec), Ms. Jackie Wayas, Dr. Obinna Simon, and Barr. Maureen Emecheta.
**IMO STATE:** Comrade Babatunde Ali (Chair), Obumneke Inoma, Obinna Anyaibe, Mr. Judith Uche, and Barr. Chigbo Enwezor (Sec).
**SOUTH-SOUTH ZONE:**
**AKWA IBOM STATE:** Dr. Clement Agiangie (Chair), Chief Able Ebifemowei (Sec), Uduakobong Okon, Dr. Pabara Igwele, and Barr. Obinna John Kennedy.
**BAYELSA STATE:** Engr. Biokpo Awara (Chair), Dr. Morakinyo Balogun (Sec), Barr. Grace Analaba, and Hon. Princess Ingo Iwowari.
**CROSS RIVER STATE:** Iliya Kwajafa (Chair), Hon. Ernest Eki, Margarita Oguoba, Hon. Nicholas Ayuwa, and Austin Mbagwu (Sec).
**DELTA STATE:** Dr. Kebiru Umoru (Chair), Barr. Tesufa Dumbo (Sec), Mr. Richman Ndakwe, Keneke P. Moses, and Genevieve Emeremgini.
**EDO STATE:** Barr. Fredrick Owotorufa (Chair), Dr. Stanley Boroh (Sec), Celestine Iyere, Mary Ainoghena Eghieye, and Jackson Agbor, PhD.
**RIVERS STATE:** Dr. Osusu Osusu (Chair), Dr. Anthony Okoye (Sec), Peli Adotu, Eva Nma Alikor, and Abduljalal Idris.
**SOUTH-WEST ZONE:**
**EKITI STATE:** Akinlade Olagoke (Chair), Falade-Fad Tayo (Sec), Babalola Ibrahim, Pastor Fayose Adeniran, Aduloju Joke.
**LAGOS STATE:** Alhaji Sidi Abdul Bomi (Chair), Allison Oghenekaro Okoro (Sec), Hon. Sandra Ogoh, Dr. Adewale Adebayo, Amb. Christopher Ighodaro, Mr. John Ughulu, Cleopas Ebi David.
**OGUN STATE:** Barr. Ojeh Jimmy (Chair), Alhaji Waidi Alapoti (Sec), Mrs. Rose Igwe, Mr. Phillip Abegunde, Alh. Morufu Olajide.
**ONDO STATE:** Hon. Babatunde Daodu (Chair), Rev. Emmanuel Alli (Sec), Princess (Barr.) J.T. Eperetun, Udeze Chigozie
**OSUN STATE:** Hon. Oladejo Yinka (Chair), Mr. Popoola Ganiu (Sec), Mrs. Ajayi Esther.
**OYO STATE:** Comrade Adeolu Adewuyi (Chair), Mr. Kayode Joseph (Sec), Mrs. Feyikemi Adesiyan.
**NORTH-CENTRAL ZONE:**
**BENUE STATE:** Jenkins Gwede (Chair), Pastor Gabriel Akor, Sesugh Nyam (Sec), Doofan Ortsergh Mary, Ishaku Dahiru
**KOGI STATE:** CP Ezebuike Peter (Rtd) (Chair), Samari Muhammed Zakari, Samuel Abu (Sec), and Samson Ukolofu.
**KWARA STATE:** Barr. Michael Bamidele Sijuade (Chair), Idowu Israel Legbo, Mrs. Hamzat Bola Idayat.
**NASARAWA STATE:** Dr. Okey Ezeala (Chair), Mr. Tony S. Jude, Yamusa Ladi Lizzy, Vijah Opuama, Idiemjo Gift Omeghara (Sec).
**NIGER STATE:** Hon. Richard Adams (Chair), Kabiru Ardo Muazu Esq. (Sec), Abdulmuminin Ohiare Abdulsalam, Blessing Akan, Danladi Abdulhamid.
**PLATEAU STATE:** Dr. Pabara Igwele (Chair), Abdulkadir Fema (Sec), Hon. Steve Dachomo, Barr. Dabish Caleb, Dr. Mary Dalyop Zang.
**FCT:** Chief Barnabas J. Ejisi (Chair), Barr. Ajayi Ilesanmi (Sec), Zakari Attah, Victoria Nkechi Odogwu, Dr. Praya Miri.
**NORTH-EAST ZONE:**
**GOMBE STATE:** Nura Abdulrazak (Chair), Alhaji Adamu Idi Magaji (Sec), Engr. Aliyu Hamidu, Barr. Dinge Ellon, Mrs. Sylvia Mayo.
**TARABA STATE:** Barr. Umar Hassan (Chair), Hassan Hamidu (Sec), Abubakar Garba, Gayus Musa.
**YOBE STATE:** Alhaji Mohammed Sawa (Chair), Joshua Tsu (Sec), Abubakar Garba, Usman Isah Dogara.
**ADAMAWA STATE:** Williams Lappi (Chair), Barr. Yominbe Comfort Jonathan, Sunday Unaru, Umar Ardo (Sec).
**BAUCHI STATE:** Mr. Ande Karma (Chair), DSP Rose Sylvanus, Mr. Iratisi Nuhu, Barr. Joel John (Sec).
**BORNO STATE:** Comrade Mustafa Ali (Chair), Barr. Musa Usman Daya (Sec), Zainab Yunus.
**NORTH-WEST ZONE:**
**JIGAWA STATE:** Tasiu Safiyanu Liman (Chair), Ibrahim Abubakar (Sec), Hajiya Yar Gumel.
**KADUNA STATE:** Balarabe Ayuba (Chair), Alex Ankuma (Sec), Barr. Barnabas John.
**KANO STATE:** Mainasara Sani Abubakar (Chair), Barr. Reuben Egwuaba (Sec), Dr. Ahmed Alhasaan, Engr. Salisu Tanko Kwankwaso, Saidu Alhassan Maiduguri.
**KATSINA STATE:** Suleiman Aliyu Baba (Chair), Dr. Ahmad Alhassan (Sec), Dr. Ahmad Maaruf, Abubakar Abdullahi Rimi.
**KEBBI STATE:** Saidu Jalo Bakuwai (Chair), Fauziyya Muhammed Marafa (Sec), Mohammed Anas Abubakar.
**SOKOTO STATE:** Bello Labaran Gwadabawa (Chair), Sa’adu Bello (Sec), Balkisu Abubakar, Attahiru Fodio.
**ZAMFARA STATE:** Bashar Muhammed Marafa (Chair), Barr. Sani Nasarawa (Sec), Kashim Al Mustafa, Nasiru Bello Alkali, Alh. Tijani Jibril.
The NDC leadership has reiterated its dedication to conducting transparent, peaceful, and credible primaries and has encouraged all aspirants, delegates, and party members to fully cooperate with the committees throughout the process.
