UDC NEC to reconvene post leadership changes
Friday, April 10, 2026 | 220 Views |
Some former UDC NEC members lost their seats in the party’s elective congress
The prolonged delay in convening the NEC was largely due to leadership transitions within its affiliate parties. In recent months, several member parties held elective congresses to usher in new leadership.
As a result, individuals who previously served in the NEC by virtue of their positions automatically lost their seats once new party leaders were elected. Some former UDC NEC members lost their seats in the party's elective congress. This created a leadership vacuum within the committee, effectively stalling its operations. However, the situation has now been resolved.
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