Tag: NDC
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NDC Denies Missing Deputy Governorship Candidate’s Name From INEC Portal
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…
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Aisha Yesufu Rejects NDC Reps Ticket, Says She Won’t Compromise Principles
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…
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NDC Suffers Setback as Court Upholds Electoral Act
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,…
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Kogi High Court Dismisses Viral Claims of NDC Deregistration, Says No Such Order Was Issued
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…
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NDC disowns Okey Ezeala, warns against fake Deputy National Publicity Secretary
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…
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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…
