The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced plans to hold its first national convention in Abuja on Saturday, May 9, 2026.

The party disclosed this in a statement released on Friday by its National Chairman, Moses Cleopas, through the party’s official 𝕏 page.

Delegates Invited to Abuja Gathering

According to the statement, delegates from across the country have been invited to attend the convention, which is expected to bring together party members and major stakeholders.

The event will hold at the Los Angeles Event Centre along Ahmadu Bello Way in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, and is scheduled to begin by 10 a.m.

“The Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) welcomes all delegates to its inaugural national convention holding on Saturday, 9th May 2026, at Los Angeles Event Centre, Ahmadu Bello Way, FCT Abuja, by 10 a.m.,” the statement read.

The party also stated that preparations for the convention had been completed, urging delegates to arrive early for the commencement of activities.

Party Speaks on Jonathan Speculations

Meanwhile, the NDC has denied reports linking the party to an alleged agreement with former President Goodluck Jonathan ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

The party insisted that consultations regarding its presidential ticket were still ongoing and that no final decision had been reached.

Speaking in Abuja on Thursday, the Deputy National Spokesman of the party, Abdulmumin Abdulsalam, said the NDC had neither zoned its presidential ticket nor entered into any arrangement with Jonathan.

“The NDC is a party that believes in merging ideas and consultations across boards,” he said.

“I can categorically tell you that we have not zoned the presidential ticket. Consultations are still ongoing since politics is a dynamic game.”

2027 Political Activities Gather Momentum

The latest development comes as political consultations and alignments ahead of the 2027 general elections continue to intensify across major parties in Nigeria.

The NDC’s inaugural convention is expected to shape key discussions around the party’s structure, strategy, and possible presidential direction ahead of the next election cycle.