NDC Aspirants Forum Holds National Press Conference: “Rescue Nigeria – Consolidating Hope, Building A New Beginning”*

The NDC Aspirants Forum, comprising aspirants to the National Assembly and State Houses of Assembly under the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), in collaboration with the Coalition for the Protection of Democracy (COPDEM), today held a high-impact National Press Conference at the NUJ Building, Abuja.

The event, themed “*Rescue Nigeria: Consolidating Hope, Building a New Beginning”,* served as a powerful platform for the aspirants to address the critical challenges facing the nation and present a united front for credible leadership and good governance ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Addressing the media, the Forum declared that Nigeria has reached a defining moment and must be rescued from economic hardship, insecurity, corruption, and poor governance. The aspirants emphasized their commitment to building a new Nigeria anchored on competence, accountability, justice, equity, and shared prosperity.

*Tribute to the Founder*

The Forum paid glowing tribute to the visionary founder and National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, for his foresight, courage, and relentless determination in establishing the party as a credible vehicle for national renewal.

*Leadership of the NDC Aspirants Forum*

The Forum is led by the following Coordinators:

               1            Mr. Onwuchekwa Oyibe

               2               Chief Felix Ukpabi O.

               3               Wilson Chukwudi Thomas

               4               Patrick Agube

               5               Mazi Nnamdi Dickson Iroegbu

               6               John Kingsley Nwonu

               7               Chief Kingsley O. Ndibe

               8               Mrs. Ladi Jethro Akun

9. Mr Ibe Romanus Ekwerike

10. ⁠Chief Obunike Ohaegbu

11. ⁠ Mrs Augustina Oramake Avwenayeri.

12. ⁠Dr. SKC Ogbonnia

13. ⁠Chief Martin Apugo

*List of Aspirants*

A total of 37 aspirants (26 Federal House of Representatives, 4 Senatorial, and 7 State House of Assembly) drawn from across the country participated in the press conference.

South East Region

Anambra State

               •               Obunike Ohaegbu – Nnewi Federal Constituency

               •         Bartholomew Nnamdi Okeke – Dunukofia/Njikoka/Anaocha Federal Constituency

               •               Solomon Nwankwo – Dunukofia/Njikoka/Anaocha Federal Constituency

               •               Barr. Onyemobi Ochiagha Chukwunwike – Aguata Federal Constituency

               •               Kingsley Onukwube Ndibe – Dunukofia/Njikoka/Anaocha Federal Constituency

               •               Igwejioke Sylvanus – Ihiala 2 Constituency

               •               Wilson Chukwudi Thomas – Nnewi North Constituency

Abia State

               •               Martin Ikechukwu Apugo – Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency

               •               Chief Felix Ukpabi – Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency

               •               Young Godspower Udochukwu – Aba North & South Federal Constituency

               •               Ogbonna Abarikwu – Ikwuano/Umuahia North & South

Ebonyi State

               •        Onwuchekwa Oyibe – Ikwo/Ezza South Federal Constituency

               •               Igwenome Florence Ndidi – Ezza North/Ishielu Federal Constituency

               •               Nwonu John Kingsley – Ikwo North Constituency

               •       Chukwuebuka Edoke – Ohaukwu North Constituency

Enugu State (Senatorial Aspirants)

               •               Queen Uche Dillion – Enugu West Senatorial District

               •             Sir OAU Onyema – Enugu West Senatorial Zone

               •               Prince Ozioma Ani – Enugu North & South Federal Constituency

– Dr. SKC Ogbonnia

Enugu West Senatorial District

Imo State

               •               Mazi Nnamdi Dickson Iroegbu – Aboh Mbaise/Ngor Okpala Federal Constituency

               •               Patrick Agube – Aboh Mbaise/Ngor Okpala Federal Constituency

               •             Mr. Ibe Romanus Ekwerike – Aboh Mbaise Constituency

North Central Region

Kwara State

               •               Ibraheem Alfa Abdulrasheed Bolakale – Ilorin East/South Federal Constituency

               •               Joshua Akande Isaiah – Kwara South Federal Constituency

               •               Hon. Hakeem Mustapha – Ilorin West Federal Constituency

               •               Rasaki Azeez Kolade – Ifelodun LGA Constituency

Nasarawa State

               •               Bulus Johnson Yakubu – Nasarawa North Federal Constituency

Plateau State

               •               Prince Pam Rwang Junior – Jos South/East Federal Constituency

               •               Mrs. Ladi Jethro Akun – Jos North/Bassa Federal Constituency

North East Region

Bauchi State

               •             Dr. Briskila Okafor Emefesi – Dass/Tafawa Balewa/Bogoro Federal Constituency

North West Region

Kano State

               •               Ahmad Salisu Isyaku – Fagge Federal Constituency

South South Region

Akwa Ibom State

               •               Basil Abia – Oron/Mbo/Okobo/Udung-Uko/Urue-Offong/Oruko Federal Constituency

Bayelsa State (Senatorial Aspirant)

               •             Ms. Albertein Doibo – Bayelsa East Senatorial District

Delta State

               •               Augustina Oramake Avwenayeri – Patani/Bomadi Federal Constituency

               •               Emmanuel O. Ohai – Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency

Edo State

               •               Benjamin Mayor Emakhu Oyamendan – Esan North East/Esan South East Federal Constituency

South West Region

Lagos State

               •       Chukwuebuka Harrison Mbanekwu – Lagos East Constituency

The NDC Aspirants Forum reaffirmed its commitment to issue-based politics, youth and women inclusion, credible elections, and the enthronement of competent leadership across all levels of government.

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