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Do or die politicians behind Enugu NDC crisis – Chairman, Anih
Chairman, Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Enugu State chapter, Dr. Johnpaul Anih, has pushed back at allegations of impersonation by some leaders of the party.
DAILY POST reports that a recent statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Osa Director Esq., had disowned Anih, declaring that he is neither the Enugu State chairman of the party nor authorised to act on its behalf in any capacity.
In the statement, the National Working Committee, NWC, of the party accused Anih of impersonating the party’s recognised Enugu State chairman, Engr Ibuchukwu Obeta.
The NWC also declared that the Anih-led leadership of the NDC in Enugu State conducted what it described as a “kangaroo state congress”.
However, addressing the matter during a press conference on Monday, Anih dismissed the claim as falsehood, saying it is laughable.
According to him, those behind the allegation are “political opportunists bent on hijacking the party through intimidation, propaganda, and backdoor arrangements”.
He described as shocking, and disgraceful attempts by “individuals who previously worked closely with me now deny my role, allegedly due to financial inducements influencing their actions”, stating that he built the party’s structure in the state.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the only valid congresses for the Enugu State chapter of the NDC were duly conducted, culminating in the State Congress, which took place at Aborigen Hall and Premises, Enugu, in the presence of the media, security agencies, and electoral officials.
“That congress produced me as Chairman of the NDC in Enugu State. Although we were brutally attacked by thugs allegedly sponsored by the same individuals bent on hijacking the party structure by force, they failed woefully.
“We possess video evidence of the authentic congress that produced me and my executive members, as conducted by the Congress Committee assigned by the national leadership of the party.
“Therefore, the National Publicity Secretary of our party has contradicted established facts regarding the leadership structure of the party in Enugu State.
“It is also on record that on 6th May 2026, certain individuals from the national secretariat of our party wrote to INEC seeking approval to conduct Ward, Local Government and State congresses of the party on May 16, 17, and 18, 2026.
“Although the electoral umpire acknowledged receipt of the letter on 8th May, these individuals concealed this information until the 14th of May (6 days after), when the planned illegality and attempted coup were stopped by an order of a competent court of law on the 15th of May.
“For emphasis, there was no known congress conducted anywhere in the state, as the attempted illegitimate exercise, organized after party members had already rejected such arrangements, never took place, having been effectively stalled by the court”, he said.
When asked if the NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, was aware of the crisis, Anih said two letters to that effect were sent to him but that no response was received
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has voted in the presidential primary election of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), saying the exercise demonstrates the party’s commitment to rebuilding Nigeria.
Atiku cast his vote at the Ajiya Ward Polling Unit in Jimeta, Yola, Adamawa State, alongside other party members participating in the ADC presidential primary.
In a message shared on his X account, the former presidential candidate said the process demonstrated democracy in action and reflected the party’s focus on national progress.
He said, “I joined other prospective voters of the African Democratic Congress in our party’s presidential primaries in casting my vote at the Ajiya Ward Polling Unit in Jimeta Yola, Adamawa State. This is democracy at work.”
Atiku added: “The election taking place simultaneously in 8,809 wards in Nigeria is a major step in our quest to recover our beloved country and set it on the path of prosperity.”
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The National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, is expected to inaugurate the party’s Selection Committee on Monday, May 25, 2026, after the completion of the screening process for governorship, National Assembly, and State Houses of Assembly aspirants ahead of the general elections.
The newly formed committee was established to examine and review reports submitted by the National Screening Committee and the State Houses of Assembly screening committees.
The committee will also make final decisions on the screening results of aspirants contesting various elective positions.
The 21-member committee is headed by the NDC National Chairman, Moses Cleopas Zuwoghe.
According to the party, the committee was set up based on recommendations from the National Working Committee and in line with the vision of the party’s national leader.
The NDC said the committee is expected to strengthen internal democracy within the party and ensure a credible process for selecting candidates.
According to the party, the committee’s main responsibility is to position the NDC to field strong and competitive candidates for all elective offices in the forthcoming general elections.
The inauguration ceremony is scheduled to take place at 4 pm at the NDC National Secretariat and will be officially conducted by Senator Dickson.
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Former Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has said that the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, is not progressing as expected.
Fayemi made this statement in an interview on State Affairs, a podcast hosted by Edmund Obilo.
The former governor, who is the author of ‘If This Giant Must Rise’, was speaking on the the state of Nigeria as a nation.
“I am a member of the All Progressives Congress. Yes, we are not progressing. I would have loved us to have progressed further than where we are
“It’s not as if we are not making progress at all, but it’s so slow for a nation that has a manifest destiny to lead the African continent.
“I think what we really ought to do is to be intentional about organizing our country. Yes, nation-building is always going to be unfinished. There’s no perfect union. Every nation is in search of this perfect union,” he said.
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