The National Leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has insisted that no one can stop the party from participating in the 2027 general elections, despite what it described as repeated attacks on its members.
The party made the declaration in a statement issued late Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, while reacting to an alleged attack on its members during a peaceful grassroots meeting in Obuoffia Ward, Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State.
The NDC condemned the incident, describing it as an unprovoked attack, and said intimidation would not stop its political activities.
“No one can prevent the NDC from exercising its right to democratic participation in the 2027 general elections,” the statement said.
It also alleged that its members had faced similar attacks in other parts of the South-East, including Imo State, and blamed security agencies for failing to respond effectively to such incidents.
The NDC further accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu of being unsettled by the party’s growing support, although it did not provide evidence for the claim.
According to the party, the alleged attacks would only strengthen its resolve to mobilise supporters across the country.
“If the goal of those sponsoring these attacks is to instill fear in the hearts of the people, they have failed woefully. This cowardly act will only strengthen our resolve to canvass and mobilise for the party and its candidates,” the statement said.
The party called on security agencies to immediately investigate the alleged attack in Enugu and bring those responsible, as well as their alleged sponsors, to justice.
2027: Attacks on us can’t stop our participation in elections – NDC