Tag: NDC
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NDC Heads to Appeal Court Over Judgment on Party Registration
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has rejected a Federal High Court ruling that set aside an earlier judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the party, insisting it remains a legally recognised political platform. In a statement issued by its National Chairman, Moses Cleopas, the party announced that it…
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Court Voids Judgment Recognising NDC as Political Party
By Opeyemi Adelakun A Federal High Court in Lokoja set aside its earlier judgment directing INEC to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). The court ruled that the Peace Movement Party (PMP), which claims ownership of the NDC’s logo, was not joined in the original suit. The case will now return to the Federal High…
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NDC Condemns Court-Ordered Deregistration of ADC, Other Opposition Parties
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has strongly condemned a Federal High Court ruling directing the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and several other opposition political parties, describing the decision as a dangerous setback for Nigeria’s democratic system. In a statement issued on Monday, the opposition party urged Nigerians to reject…
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NDC Unveils Mustapha Kwankwaso as Deputy Governorship Candidate in Kano
By Gloria Drealomalicha Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, the governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Kano State, has selected Mustapha Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, son of the party’s vice-presidential candidate, as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election. The announcement was confirmed on Monday by Habibu Mohammed, spokesperson for the Kwankwasiyya movement, in a…
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2027 Polls: Court Asked to Void NDC Recognition, Remove Party from INEC Register
By Paul Joseph A fresh legal battle has emerged over the status of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), as a suit filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja seeks to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to withdraw recognition of the political party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The case, filed by…
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NDC Begins Nationwide Primaries Amid New ‘Pay-After-Winning’ Policy
By Omagbemi Sylvester The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has commenced its nationwide primaries for the 2027 general elections with a controversial but attention-grabbing policy allowing only successful aspirants to pay nomination fees after emerging winners. Party leaders described the move as part of efforts to encourage wider participation and reduce financial pressure on aspirants contesting…
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BREAKING: Senator Ovie Omo-Agege Joins NDC, Declares for Delta Central Senate 2027
By Gloria Drealomalicha Senator Ovie Omo-Agege had officially joined the National Democratic Congress, NDC barely 24 hours after dumping the ruling All Progressive Congress APC after he lost the senatorial ticket. Omo-Agege revealed this in a press statement issued on his official social media handle. it’s reads “Fellow Deltans, Today, I formally announce my decision…
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How APC Candidate May Emerge Unopposed in Ondo Bye-Election
For the first time in the political history of Ondo State, the ruling All Progressives Congress ( APC ) appears poised to secure a federal legislative seat completely uncontested, as major opposition parties systematically withdraw from the upcoming June 20 Ondo South senatorial bye-election. An exclusive investigation by Starnews NG reveals a total collapse of…
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Ganduje’s Son, Abdulaziz, Shuns Father’s Party APC, Joins Kwankwaso in NDC
By Paul Joseph Abdulaziz Ganduje, son of former APC National Chairman and ex-Kano governor Abdullahi Ganduje, has joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Abdulaziz, who is said to be part of the Kwankwasiyya movement loyal to former Kano governor Musa Rabiu Kwankwaso, has also obtained the party’s nomination form…
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Peter Obi Reportedly Emerges Sole Presidential Aspirant of NDC
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has reportedly emerged as the sole presidential aspirant of the National Democratic Coalition (NDC) ahead of preparations for Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election. Monday, May 18, 2026. Reports indicate that the development followed consultations within the coalition and agreements among party stakeholders who allegedly endorsed…
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Ondo Indigene Akinjopo Emerges South West Assistant Publicity Secretary Of NDC
By Paul Joseph Akinjopo Festus Femi, an indigene of Ondo State, has emerged as the South West Assistant Publicity Secretary of the Nigeria Democratic Congress. His emergence formed part of the constitution of the party’s South West Zonal Executive Committee during the establishment of the NDC’s pioneer leadership structure in Ondo State earlier in May…
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NDC Zones 2027 Presidential Ticket to South
By Paul Joseph The Nigeria Democratic Congress has zoned its presidential ticket for the 2027 general election to the southern region of the country. The decision was reached on Saturday during the party’s national convention, where delegates also agreed that the party’s presidential candidate for the 2031 election would emerge from the North. The resolution…
