Aisha Yesufu has accused the leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) of failing to uphold transparency in its FCT senatorial primary, insisting that aspirants were denied a fair process. In a viral video circulating on social media, the activist expressed frustration over the conduct of the exercise, accusing party officials of failing to fulfil…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has identified the user account through which a voter record was accessed and released without authorisation. INEC’s explanation comes after Lere Olayinka, media aide to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, published information showing that Emeka Ike, an aspirant of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the Bwari/AMAC federal…
Aisha Yesufu, activist and senatorial aspirant of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the Abuja senatorial seat, says Peter Obi is her “principal” and not her political godfather. Speaking in an interview on Arise Television on Monday, Yesufu said her support for Obi is based on conviction and not personal ambition. “I don’t have a…
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party and prospective presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has promised not to make excuses for failure if elected president of Nigeria in 2027. Obi spoke on Monday during the party’s aspirants’ summit dinner in Abuja. The former Anambra governor said Nigeria can no…
Henry Seriake Dickson, national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has warned party aspirants against defecting after winning elections on the party’s platform. Dickson spoke on Monday during the NDC aspirants’ dinner held in Abuja. The former Bayelsa governor said the party is being built on ideology and long-term commitment, not personal ambition. “We…
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) says it will inaugurate its selection committee on Monday following the completion of the screening of governorship, national assembly, and state house of assembly aspirants. In a statement issued on Sunday by Osa Director, the party’s national publicity secretary, the NDC said the committee will review reports submitted by the national…
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) says politicians seeking to join the party must provide proof of resignation from their former political parties before they can contest elections or hold party offices. The position was stated during a stakeholders’ meeting in Kaduna attended by party officials, aspirants and supporters ahead of the 2027 elections. Modecai Ibrahim, Kaduna…
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) says it will assess its House of Assembly aspirants based on character, capability and ability to win elections, as the party prepares to commence screening ahead of primaries. In a statement issued on Saturday, the party announced screening committees for aspirants contesting assembly seats across the 36 states. The screening exercise…
Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano state, says only “foolish people” would believe claims that he is working for Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 election. Kwankwaso spoke during an interview with Global TV on Wednesday. Sanusi Bature, spokesperson to Abba Yusuf, governor of Kano, had, in an interview with Arise News, alleged that…
Sam Egwu, former governor of Ebonyi state, says Peter Obi satisfied all requirements set by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for its presidential aspirants. Egwu spoke on Tuesday after Obi’s screening at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja. According to him, the screening committee spent nearly two hours assessing Obi before clearing him for the…
