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NDC elects Johnpaul Anih Chairman, Okafor Secretary in Enugu congress
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has elected a former House of Assembly candidate of the Labour Party during the 2023 general election, Dr. Anih Johnpaul, as its State Chairman, and former Enugu North Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Sebastine Chukwuebuka Okafor, as the State Secretary.
Dr. Anih and 28 others emerged on Monday during the state congress of the party held at Enugu, following a consensus agreement by party delegates.
According to reports, the State Congress Committee Secretary, Engr. Echezona Ogbanufe, declared Dr. Johnpaul Anih elected after motions for the dissolution of the acting executives and adoption of the new executive list by consensus were moved by the Acting State Deputy Chairman and Acting Publicity Secretary of the party, Ambassador Chinachi Nnabuko Chibueze and Chuma Amadife.
In his address, Engr. Echezona Ogbanufe urged the newly elected executives to galvanize more support for the party while embracing the influx of new members.
He emphasized the need for unity, discipline and loyalty among party faithful, noting that the strength of the party lies in its ability to work together toward a common goal.
He further charged the leadership to remain accessible to members at all levels and to prioritize grassroots mobilization.
Engr. Ogbanufe also stressed the importance of transparency and accountability in the conduct of party affairs, urging the new executives to uphold internal democracy and fairness in all dealings.
He called on them to build on the existing foundation of the party, strengthen its structures across the wards and local governments, and ensure that the NDC continues to grow as a formidable political force in Enugu State.
In his address, Dr. Anih thanked the delegates for finding him worthy of the position.
He pledged to lead with fairness, unity and commitment to the party’s ideals, while working tirelessly to strengthen internal structures, promote inclusiveness, and position the party as a credible alternative for effective governance in the state.
Dr. Anih also thanked the leaders of the party, especially the National Leader, Distinguished Senator Seriake Dickson; the National Chairman, Senator Cleopas Moses Zuwoghe; the National Secretary, Barr. Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu; and the South East National Vice Chairman, Chief Teddy Obey, for their support.
He further praised the outgoing chairman, Engr. Obetta, for his contributions to the growth of the party, assuring that the NDC will record victories in Enugu State.
Other elected executives of the party include: Mrs. Florence Anigbo as Women Leader; Hon. Clinton Ogbonna as Youth Leader; Barr. Chimezie Nwodo and Barr. Michael Ozioko as Legal Adviser and Assistant Legal Adviser; Mr. Emmanuel Ugwueze and Chief Rex Arum as Publicity Secretary and Assistant Publicity Secretary as well as Mr. Nnejichoke Michael as State Treasurer.
Others include Mrs. Chioma Agbo, Hon. John Onovo, Engr. Samuel Ugochukwu, Mrs. Olivia Okenyi, Kingsley Onochie, Barr. S. N. Egbo, Chief Austin Anih and Dr. Emmanuel Agbo, among others.
The congress was over before the influx of thugs whose activities came very late .
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National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, David Mark, has reacted to the emergence of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the party’s 2027 presidential candidate.
Mark said Atiku’s emergence as ADC’s presidential candidate is an indication that democracy can still work.
Atiku defeated former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen at the ADC’s presidential primary by a wide margin.
Speaking at the official collation and declaration of the results in Abuja, Mark said: “Today is not just about announcing a presidential candidate.
“Today is also about proving a point to Nigeria and to Nigerians.
“It is about proving that democracy can still work. Proving that political competition does not have to become political warfare. That a party can organize itself around principles instead of personalities. And that in a season of deep national anxiety, a bright future is still possible.
‘That is why this gathering matters. And that is why history will remember what we have done here Today.
“Let me begin by thanking every member of the African Democratic Congress for your steadfastness, your patience, your sacrifices, your understanding, and your faith in this party, especially in the face of daunting challenges. Many people doubted us. Some dismissed us. Others predicted confusion, division, and even outright collapse.”
Mark also commended Amaechi and the former Chairman of the Nigeria Economic Summit Group and former Chairman of NNDC, Hayatu-Deen.
He noted that the ADC is the only party that had three aspirants contesting for the presidential ticket.
“It is important to mention that we are the only political party to have 3 strong aspirants contest for the presidential ticket.
“This alone makes the ADC unique in its deep commitment to democracy and democratic practices,” he added.
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Abia State Chapter of the Labour Party, LP, says it will hold the party’s governorship, Senatorial, House of Representatives and State House of Assembly primary elections simultaneously on Saturday, May 30, 2026, across the 184 wards of Abia State.
This was contained in a statement released by the Publicity Secretary of LP in Abia State, Iroegbu Emenike on Thursday.
Emenike said that the development followed the official directive and communication earlier transmitted by the national leadership of the LP to the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, notifying the Commission of the adjustment and harmonization of the primary election dates nationwide.
The party advised all party faithful across the 184 Wards in the 17 LGAs, to adequately prepare for the exercise, assured all the members and aspirants that adequate security arrangements have been put in place to guarantee orderly primary elections.
The LP further promised that the exercise would be credible and, peaceful and inclusive in line with the Electoral Act, the constitution of the Labour Party and all established democratic guidelines governing the process.
However, the announcement of the simultaneous primary election did not indicate if the party would conduct a primary to pick its presidential candidate or not.
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Isa Ashiru has emerged as the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna State ahead of the 2027 elections.
Ashiru, a former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), won the ADC ticket after scoring 86,113 votes in the party primary.
Former Kaduna education commissioner, Jafaru Sani, came second with 29,580 votes.
Other aspirants included Professor Muhammad San-Bello, who got 13,559 votes; Ahmed Tijjani with 13,550 votes; and Shuaibu Mikati, who polled 10,819 votes.
Ashiru previously contested the Kaduna governorship election under the PDP in 2019 and 2023. He lost to former governor, Nasir El-Rufai in 2019 and also lost to Governor Uba Sani in 2023 after scoring 719,000 votes.
Meanwhile, some ADC House of Representatives aspirants in Kaduna have rejected the outcome of the primaries, claiming there were irregularities during the exercise.
Speaking on behalf of the aggrieved aspirants, Samaila Makarfi described the process as “a sham and totally unacceptable.”
He also demanded a review of the primaries.
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