NDC Primaries, Tomorrow is the Day: Why NDC Members Should Vote Amb. Lotanna Ikebunwa in Tomorrow’s Direct Primaries
As members of the National Democratic (NDC) across Nnewi North, Nnewi South, and Ekwusigo Federal Constituency prepare for tomorrow’s direct primary election in line with the provisions of the 2026 Electoral framework, the moment has come for party faithful to make a defining decision about the future of the constituency and the electoral fortunes of the party.
The essence of direct primaries is to return power to ordinary party members allowing grassroots voices, not political imposition, to determine who flies the party’s flag in the Nnewi Federal Constituency elections. In this regard, many stakeholders and observers believe the momentum within the NDC is clearly tilting towards Amb. Lotanna Ikebunwa, a candidate widely regarded as the face of youth inclusion, grassroots acceptance, and people-oriented leadership.
At a critical time when political parties across Nigeria are struggling to reconnect with young voters and ordinary citizens, Amb. Lotanna has emerged as a refreshing symbol of hope, accessibility, and generational transition. His growing popularity among party members is not built on political godfatherism or elite endorsement alone, but on genuine relationships with the grassroots, particularly the youths, traders, artisans, professionals, and community mobilizers who form the backbone of the party structure.
The political reality in the Nnewi Federal Constituency today demands a candidate capable of energizing the electorate beyond the traditional political circles. The constituency is youthful, politically conscious, and increasingly demanding representation that reflects the aspirations of a new generation. Many party members believe Amb. Lotanna best fits that profile.
Unlike the old style of politics where candidates remain distant from the people, Amb. Lotanna has consistently maintained close engagement with communities across the constituency. His humility, approachability, and understanding of local concerns have continued to endear him to ordinary party members who desire a representative that will not only speak for them in Abuja but also remain connected to them at home.
Importantly, the direct primary process offers NDC members an opportunity to demonstrate that the party truly belongs to the people. By supporting a candidate with broad grassroots appeal and growing popularity among the youths, the party stands a stronger chance of entering the general election united, energized, and strategically positioned for victory.
Political analysts and community stakeholders have repeatedly argued that winning elections in today’s Nigeria requires more than party slogans; it requires candidates with credibility, public acceptance, and the ability to inspire participation among first-time and undecided voters. Across many communities within the constituency, Amb. Lotanna’s candidacy is already generating conversations around renewed hope, inclusion, and active representation.
For many young party members, his aspiration represents more than an election contest; it symbolizes a shift towards empowering competent younger leaders with fresh ideas, energy, and a stronger understanding of the modern political environment.
As party members head to the polls tomorrow, the decision before them is not merely about selecting a candidate for the NDC ticket in the Nnewi Federal Constituency elections. It is about choosing the face, voice, and future of the party ahead of the general elections. It is about presenting a candidate capable of uniting the party, mobilizing the grassroots, attracting the youths, and effectively representing the interests of the people of Nnewi Federal Constituency.
Increasingly, many within the party believe that Amb. Lotanna Ikebunwa remains that candidate — a bridge between experience and youthful dynamism, between grassroots politics and progressive leadership, and between the aspirations of today and the possibilities of tomorrow.