Tag: NDC

  • Kwankwaso Promises New Fuel Subsidy Model, Says NDC Will Cut Petrol Prices

    Kwankwaso Promises New Fuel Subsidy Model, Says NDC Will Cut Petrol Prices

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    By George Omagbemi The fuel subsidy debate has returned to the centre of Nigeria’s 2027 political conversation as Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), says an NDC government would reintroduce subsidy through a different model if elected. Kwankwaso made the statement on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, during an interview with…

  • Babachir Lawal Joins NDC After Leaving ADC

    Babachir Lawal Joins NDC After Leaving ADC

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    By Opeyemi Adelakun Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress, three months after leaving the African Democratic Congress over his objections to the party’s presidential primary. Lawal announced his defection on Tuesday in Abuja after he was formally received into the opposition party by its national…

  • Delta Govt Orders Probe Into APC-NDC Clash In Effurun

    Delta Govt Orders Probe Into APC-NDC Clash In Effurun

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    By Paul Joseph The Delta State Government has ordered security agencies to investigate a reported clash involving suspected supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) during a political procession in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area. The directive came after videos of the confrontation circulated online, showing an incident linked…

  • 2027: NDC Rejects Donation Diversion Claims, Defends Party Funding Process

    2027: NDC Rejects Donation Diversion Claims, Defends Party Funding Process

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    By Opeyemi Adelakun The Nigeria Democratic Congress has dismissed allegations of financial diversion involving donations and levies reportedly collected from aspirants ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party said the funds were paid into its designated account and managed through the appropriate party organs, describing contrary claims as misinformation allegedly being circulated by disgruntled…

  • NDC Denies Missing Deputy Governorship Candidate’s Name From INEC Portal

    NDC Denies Missing Deputy Governorship Candidate’s Name From INEC Portal

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    By Opeyemi Adelakun The Nigeria Democratic Congress has denied reports that the name of its Rivers State deputy governorship candidate, Dr Mike Barieenee Nwielaghi, was missing from the Independent National Electoral Commission portal. The party, in a statement issued by its Rivers State Media Directorate in Port Harcourt on Thursday, described the reports as false…

  • Aisha Yesufu Rejects NDC Reps Ticket, Says She Won’t Compromise Principles

    Aisha Yesufu Rejects NDC Reps Ticket, Says She Won’t Compromise Principles

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    By Opeyemi Adelakun Human rights activist and co-convener of the BringBackOurGirls campaign, Aisha Yesufu, has explained why she rejected a House of Representatives ticket offered to her by the Nigeria Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections. Yesufu said she declined the offer because she was unwilling to compromise her principles or accept political…

  • NDC Suffers Setback as Court Upholds Electoral Act

    NDC Suffers Setback as Court Upholds Electoral Act

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    By Opeyemi Adelakun The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) challenging key provisions of the Electoral Act 2026, ruling that the disputed sections are consistent with the 1999 Constitution and validly regulate disputes over the qualification of candidates for elective offices. Delivering judgment on Tuesday,…

  • Kogi High Court Dismisses Viral Claims of NDC Deregistration, Says No Such Order Was Issued

    Kogi High Court Dismisses Viral Claims of NDC Deregistration, Says No Such Order Was Issued

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    By George Omagbemi Sylvester The Kogi State High Court has debunked reports circulating on social media alleging that it ordered the deregistration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), describing the claims as false, misleading and capable of undermining public confidence in the judiciary. In an official statement issued by the court’s Chief Information Officer, Saqeeb…

  • NDC disowns Okey Ezeala, warns against fake Deputy National Publicity Secretary

    NDC disowns Okey Ezeala, warns against fake Deputy National Publicity Secretary

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    By Opeyemi Adelakun The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has disowned Mr. Okey Ezeala, declaring that he is not the party’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary and does not hold any position within its national leadership. The clarification was contained in a public disclaimer issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director Esq., following what it…

  • NDC Heads to Appeal Court Over Judgment on Party Registration

    NDC Heads to Appeal Court Over Judgment on Party Registration

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    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…

  • Court Voids Judgment Recognising NDC as Political Party

    Court Voids Judgment Recognising NDC as Political Party

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    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…