Tag: NDC
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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…
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Drama in Kwara as Governor’s Cousin Joins NDC Ahead of 2027
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Fresh political tension is emerging in Kwara State following the decision of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s cousin, AbdulRahman Giwa, to join the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and pursue the governorship race ahead of the 2027 elections. The development became public on May 8, 2026, intensifying speculation over widening cracks within the ruling…
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NDC Denies Zoning Presidency to South, Rejects Jonathan Pact Claims
By George Omagbemi Sylvester The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has denied reports that it has zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the South or entered into any agreement with former President Goodluck Jonathan ahead of the next general election. The party made the clarification on May 7, 2026, following growing speculation over alleged arrangements involving…
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Wike Mocks Peter Obi Over Reported Move to NDC
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Nyesom Wike has criticised Peter Obi over his reported defection from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), accusing the former Labour Party presidential candidate of moving from one political platform to another without resolving internal crises. Wike made the remarks on May 6, 2026, during a…
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17 ADC Lawmakers Defect to NDC as Obi, Kwankwaso Realign
By Paul Joseph No fewer than 17 members of the House of Representatives elected on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have defected to the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), deepening the ongoing political realignment ahead of future elections. The Speaker of the House, Abbas Tajudeen, announced the defections during plenary on Tuesday. He…