The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has released names of its caucus leaders in all States of the Federation.
The list was contained in a Press Statement released on Thursday 4 June, 2026.
The NDC, which is the “fastest-growing political party in Nigeria”, said, it believes in the principles of “inclusiveness and concensus-building”, adding, the Party functions under a structure that has caucus heads across all States in the country.
The Presidential candidate of the NDC, Peter Obi, joined the Party, with an “established leadership structure” that consists of figures who are heads of caucus in their respective States.
The Press Statement titled ‘Understanding the Just Concluded NDC Primary Elections’ signed by Barrister Ikenna Alex-Morgan Enekweizu, National Secretary, NDC, reads: “The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), which is the fastest-growing political party in Nigeria, believes in the principles of leadership, consultation, inclusiveness, and consensus-building.
“The party operates under an established stakeholder leadership structure which has caucus heads in all states of the federation.
“In the South-East geopolitical zone, our presidential candidate, His Excellency Peter Obi, came into the party with an established leadership structure comprising respected elder statesmen and political leaders who serve as caucus heads in their respective states.”
According to the Press Statement, the caucus leaders are:
“Abia State – Chief Onyema Ugochukwu, former Chairman of the NDDC Board.
Ebonyi State – His Excellency Dr. Sam Egwu, former Governor, former Minister, and former Senator.
Enugu State – His Excellency Dr. Okwesilieze Nwodo, former Governor, former National Secretary, and former National Chairman of the PDP.
Imo State – His Excellency Chief Achike Udenwa, former Governor and former Minister.
Anambra State – Since His Excellency Peter Obi is our presidential candidate, his team coordinates the process.”
The NDC said via the Press Statement, “these leaders were entrusted with conducting stakeholder consultations, building consensus, and making recommendations to the party based on their understanding of the peculiar political dynamics in their respective states”; it added, “each state has recognized stakeholders and grassroots leaders who participate in consultations and make recommendations regarding party affairs”.
“This process was conducted without prejudice to the rights of any aspirant. Where aspirants disagreed with recommendations made by stakeholders or caucus leaders, they were free to test their popularity through the democratic process at the grassroots level, and this was duly accommodated”, the NDC clarified.
“At no time has the NDC National Secretariat been involved in the business of picking, choosing, or imposing candidates on any constituency or state. 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”, the Party further clarified.
The Party made known, it is now focused on “comprehensive reconciliation process”, and urged all caucus leaders to engage all aspirants in the “interest of unity” and progress of the Party.
The Press Statement continues: “As resolved at yesterday’s NEC meeting, we now look forward to the commencement of a comprehensive reconciliation process. We count on our esteemed caucus leaders, state chairmen, stakeholders, and party leaders to engage all aspirants and members in the interest of unity, cohesion, and the continued growth of our party.”
