Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (Peter Obi) has urged aspirants who lost in the party’s recent primaries to accept the outcomes and work toward unity and the growth of the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Speaking at the second National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (Nigeria Democratic Congress) in Abuja, Obi appealed to members to set aside grievances arising from the primaries and focus on building a credible political platform capable of addressing Nigeria’s challenges.
He acknowledged the presence of senior party leaders, serving and former lawmakers, state chairmen, and other stakeholders, while also apologising for the delayed commencement of the meeting.
Obi described the NDC as a young political organisation that has made notable progress within a short period, noting that the party had successfully conducted congresses, conventions, and primaries within about 90 days.
“I want to sincerely appeal to all our aspirants who participated in the primaries to accept the outcomes in good faith. In every democratic process, there will be winners and there will be those who do not succeed. What matters is what we do after the process,” he said.
He added that even established political parties often struggle to organise internal elections smoothly, making the NDC’s achievements particularly significant.
“We have conducted congresses, conventions and primaries within about 90 days. We must show understanding, patience and sacrifice for the greater good of the party,” Obi said.
Obi further urged members to shift attention from internal disputes to the broader task of building a viable alternative political movement.
“We should not be overly consumed by today’s internal processes. We must look ahead. This party will be different. When given the opportunity, we will demonstrate leadership that is inclusive, compassionate and accountable,” he said.
