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The New Democrats (ND) National Convention took place February 6,2003 at Agura Hotel Conference Hall, Abuja. The INEC’s team monitored the Convention which was earlier accredited before the Convention. The Commission’s team was lead by Alhaji (Dr.) Shehu Musa CFR, the NationalCommissioner, Alhaji M.A. Bappa, the Deputy Director, Research and  Mr. Sani A. A., Prin. Research Officer.

The accreditation of delegates from the 36 states including FCT commenced exactly at 5:00 prompt followed by prayers and singing of the National Anthem by Police Band. The three-member Electoral Committee was headed by Engineer Jim Azubuke, and Ms. Aisha Magaji, Engineer Adeniyi Oketola.

The ND National Executives (NEC) were ratified, followed by speeches by the Chaiman, Prof. Isa Odidi, the National Secretary Dr. Baba Jibrin Adamu, the National Vice Chairman (S/S) Mr. Lucky O. Ighodaro and National Women/Youth Secretary Ms Afiniki Eunice Dauda. Some Aspiring candidates and delegates gave short speeches followed by presentation of aspirants and ratification of the political candidates by the Chairman of the Electoral Committee.

Flags and the Constitution were presented to the gubernatorial candidates followed by interaction between delegates, entertainment, and refreshment before finally closing the occasion.

 

ND appreciates the way INEC handled the efficient monitoring of the Convention and encourages INEC to keep the good work for the sake of National Interest. The success of the ND National Convention is more amplified by the number of response received after the Convention.

Below is the list of candidates ratified:

Candidates:

• Mr. Usani Usani – Gubernatorial Candidate – Cross River State
• Mr. Shima Atim Atedze - Gubernatorial Candidate – Benue State
• Mr. Mohammed Sabah Bida - Gubernatorial Candidate – Niger State
• Mr. Johnnny O. Uhunmwangho - Gubernatorial Candidate – Edo State
• Hon Dauda KakoAre – Federal House of Representatives – Mushin II, Lagos
• Mr. Tokunbo Adebeshin – Federal House of Representatives – Ikeja Cons I, Lagos
• Chief AdeniyiOre-Oluwa – State House of Assembly – Mushin II, Lagos
• Mr. Yakubu Madaugu - Federal House of Representatives – Amac/Bwari Constituency, FTC
• Mr. Abdul Ahmed Isiaq - Federal House of Representatives – Kaduna South
• Alh. Mustpha Umar - Federal House of Representatives – Kano Municipal
• Mr. Julius Odidi - Federal House of Representatives – Gwagwalada, FCT
• Mr. John Ogbe – Chairman Gwagwalada, FCT

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In an interview with NTA, the National Secretary Dr. Baba Jibrin Adamu explained that “ND is a movement for the future, the empowerment tool for the youth in a country with drive, purpose and energy.” We intend to carry on our insistence upon new workable means to achieve progressive ideals through a sustainable people-oriented democracy. That is why ND has started discussion in respect of which candidate to support for the presidential election”.  In a two-page communiqué issued at the end of a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the party, yesterday in Abuja, ND affirmed that, " while ND does not believe in mergers its doors shall remain open to all the other political parties, including PDP and ANPP in respect of alliances or cooperation on individual candidate basis”.

Addressing the ND Alliance Committee, ND national chairman, Professor Isa Odidi, reminded members of the enormous responsibility entrusted on them and appealed to them to meet the challenge posed by this exercise. “Only candidates with integrity and whose policies and objectives align with those of ND should be considered” the ND chairman said. According to him, ND believes that the only way to strengthen the unity of Nigerians was for Nigerians to find a common ground to work together.

 

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