NDC  Chairman Pushes For Credible Candidates in 2027 General Elections

From Ene Asuquo, Calabar 

As 2027 general elections in the Country gathers momentum, the Cross River State Chairman of National Democratic Congress (NDC), and former chairman of Inte-party Advisory Council (IPAC), Mr. Goddie  Akpama, has called on political parties across the country to prioritize the presentation of credible candidates.

Akpama made the call while anvandiswering questions from our correspondent Friday in Calabar.

He  said that the future of Nigeria’s democracy depends solely on the quality of individuals put forward for elective positions.

 He stressed that parties must move away from rewarding loyalty with tickets urging leadership of political parties to focus on competence, character, and candidates track record.

“The time has come for political parties to stop recycling names and to begin to present people who have the capacity to serve the people,” Akpama said. 

“If we continue to field candidates who lack integrity and vision, we will keep getting the same cycle of poor governance.”

The NDC chairman also advocated for free, fair, and credible elections in 2027, urging the electoral umpire,the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to remain neutral and impartial.

 According to him, an unbiased electoral umpire is critical to ensuring that the will of the people prevails at the polls.

“We want an electoral process where every vote counts and where no party enjoys undue advantage,” Akpama stated.

 “INEC must stand firm as an independent institution so that the outcome of the elections reflects the true choice of Nigerians.”

He warned that failure to guarantee a level playing field would only deepen public distrust in the electoral system and open the door for incompetent individuals to assume positions of authority.

 “When elections are compromised, it is the people who suffer because those who emerge are not accountable,” he said.

Akpama further called on civil society organizations, the media, and citizens to remain vigilant and demand transparency from both political parties and election managers. He noted that credible elections require collective responsibility, not just the effort of the electoral body alone.

The NDC chairman said his party was committed to presenting candidates who meet the highest standards of public service.