The Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, Sam Amadi, has described the National Democratic Coalition (NDC) primary elections as the most successful among the major political parties, noting that the exercise concluded with minimal internal disagreements and no significant need for reconciliation efforts.
Speaking on the outcome of the recently concluded party primaries, Amadi contrasted the NDC’s experience with that of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), which he said is still grappling with complaints, disputes, and dissatisfaction from some party members.
According to him, while political parties often face challenges after selecting candidates, the NDC managed to conduct its primaries in a manner that reduced internal friction and preserved party unity.
Amadi also commended the African Democratic Congress (ADC), attributing its relatively smooth process to the presence of experienced politicians and a structure that has been built over many years.
He, however, argued that the controversies witnessed during the primary election season should not be blamed solely on political parties.
The political analyst maintained that a combination of electoral regulations, administrative bottlenecks, and the role played by the Independent National Electoral Commission contributed to the challenges experienced across the political landscape.
Amadi described the situation as a “perfect storm,” suggesting that multiple factors converged to create difficulties during the nomination process.
He stressed the need for broader electoral reforms and improved administrative coordination to ensure smoother primary elections in future political cycles.
His remarks come amid ongoing debates over the conduct of party primaries and the readiness of political parties as preparations for future elections gather momentum across the country, see more…
