2027: ‘We’ve since submitted names to INEC’ – NDC dismisses lists of candidates in circulation

Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, has asked the general public, especially members of the party in Imo, Abia, Anambra and other affected states, to disregard the lists of candidates widely circulating on social media as the authentic list of the party’s candidates.

In a statement signed by Bar. Ikenna Alex-Morgan Enekweizu, the party’s National Secretary, NDC said the lists are fake and did not emanate from the party’s headquarters.

The statement added, “Our party has since submitted the lists of authentic candidates that will fly our party’s flag to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, using the appropriate channel as approved by the Electoral Act.

“Such lists in circulation are being peddled by mischief makers and those who do not wish the party well.”

However, the statement added that the party is currently investigating the sources of such fabrications and leakages, adding that there are desperate attempts to cause ill will and distractions within the party. 

“This is to reassure our members that the NDC is robustly committed to building a party that would serve as a vehicle to liberate Nigeria from its present parlous state with the cooperation of everyone,” it added .

Meanwhile, the NDC had recently mandated its public office-seeking members to sign what it called anti-defection documents.

The Memorandum of Understanding requires candidates seeking elective offices on its platform to sign the legal documents committing to vacate their positions if they leave the party after winning elections.

2027: ‘We’ve since submitted names to INEC’ – NDC dismisses lists of candidates in circulation