NDC Speaks on List of Candidates Making Rounds Online Ahead of Imo, Abia, Anambra Elections
- The Nigeria Democratic Congress has rejected a list of candidates circulating online ahead of elections in Imo, Abia, and Anambra
- The party, which described the document as fake, urged members to rely on official channels for such information
- The NDC has also launched an investigation into the source of the disputed list circulating on social media
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has rejected a list of candidates circulating on social media, claiming the document is not an official record of the party’s candidates for elections in Imo, Abia, Anambra, and other affected states.
The party said the list was fake and did not come from its national headquarters.
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In a statement issued on Friday, June 19, NDC national secretary, Barrister Ikenna Enekweizu, urged party members and the public to disregard the document, insisting the party did not authorise it.
“The general public, especially members of the NDC in Imo, Abia, Anambra and other affected states, are hereby urged to disregard the lists of candidates widely circulating on social media as the authentic lists of our party’s candidates from the aforementioned states. The said lists are fake and did not emanate from the party headquarters,” the statement read as disclosed by Vanguard.
NDC explains official candidates already submitted to INEC
The NDC explained that it had already submitted the names of its genuine candidates to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) through the required process under the Electoral Act.
The party said the names currently being shared online should not be treated as its final candidate list.
According to the NDC, the circulating documents were being pushed by individuals who wanted to create confusion within the party and affect public confidence in its internal affairs.
NDC begins investigation into source of document
The party also disclosed that it had started investigating how the alleged fake list was created and circulated.
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“Such lists in circulation are being peddled by mischief makers and those who do not wish the party well,” Enekweizu said.
"However, the party is investigating the sources of such fabrications and leaks, as they are desperate attempts to sow ill will and create distractions within the party."
The NDC added that it remained committed to building a strong political platform and urged members to rely only on information released through official party channels.
Anambra youths reject NDC primary results
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that youths in Nnewi Federal Constituency rejected the NDC primary election results circulating online, claiming the figures did not reflect the outcome of the exercise.
The group, which questioned the reported victory of Peter Uzokwe, alleged inconsistencies in the vote figures and demanded the party release results that represent the people’s choice.
The youths, however, warned Peter Obi and the NDC against imposing candidates, insisting they would resist any decision they believe ignores their preferred aspirant.
NDC aspirant sues party over 2027 ticket
Legit.ng previously reported that Imo North senatorial aspirant Isaac Nwachukwu dragged the NDC and INEC to court, seeking recognition as the party’s candidate for the 2027 election.
Nwachukwu alleged that his name was replaced after he paid N25 million for party processes and emerged as the consensus candidate among other aspirants.
The suit before the Federal High Court in Owerri seeks to stop NDC from presenting another candidate, while the party is yet to issue an official response.
Proofreading by James Ojo, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
