Nigeria Democratic Congress

Nigeria Democratic Congress
ChairpersonSen. Cleopas Moses Zuwoghe
SecretaryBarr. Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu
FounderSen. Henry Seriake Dickson
Founded23 February 2026 (2026-02-23)[1]
Split fromAfrican Democratic Congress
HeadquartersNo.4 Odenna Close Off Libreville Street Wuse II, Abuja
IdeologyPan-Africanism
Civic nationalism
Federalism
House of Representatives[2]
17 / 360
Seats in the Senate[3]
4 / 109
Website
ndcnigeria.com

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC; Hausa: Majalisar Dimokuradiyya ta Najeriya; Igbo: Òtù Ndị Ọchịchị Mba Naịjiriya; Yoruba: Ile-igbimọ Democratic ti Nigeria) is a political party in Nigeria founded in 2026. It was established in response to widespread demand for disciplined governance, long term national planning, and institutional accountability. Current members include Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, both candidates in the 2023 Nigerian presidential election.[4] On 26 June 2026, the Federal High Court, Lokoja Division, set aside its earlier judgement directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register NDC. The court ordered INEC to deregister NDC over logo infringement.

References

  1. ↑ "Nigeria Democratic Congress receives INEC registration certificate". 23 February 2026.
  2. ↑ "Defection Wave Hits ADC As 17 Reps Leave Party, Join NDC". Leadership. 6 May 2026.
  3. ↑ Katuka, Maimuna (6 May 2026). "Three Senators Defect to NDC and LP".
  4. ↑ "Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso quit ADC and join NDC in major Nigerian political shake-up". www.bbc.com. 4 May 2026. Retrieved 24 May 2026.