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

An All Progressives Congress group in Akwa Ibom State have called for unity of purpose and determination among members of the party to ensure it secures the presidency under the Renewed Hope Agenda.

The Renewed Hope Ambassadors for President Bola Tinubu noted that the APC in Akwa Ibom remains committed to internal democracy, peace and progress, expressing satisfaction with APC stakeholders in the state for the conduct of the primaries, which it noted was peaceful.

The State Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Obong Prince Ikim, appreciated the APC leadership in the state, describing the reported atmosphere of unity, decorum and democratic maturity during the party primaries as a clear reflection of Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda.

He noted that the peaceful APC primary election in the state sends a message of hope to Nigerians that the APC remains committed to internal democracy, peace and progress.

“This peaceful conduct strengthens our resolve as Renewed Hope Ambassadors to intensify grassroots mobilisations and sustain momentum towards delivering victory for the party in the coming elections,” part of the message read.

Prince Ikim further sued for unity of purpose among party faithful, saying, “Let us continue to work together, united in purpose, as we advance the vision of a prosperous, secured and inclusive Nigeria under the Renewed Hope Agenda.”

Rights activist, Aisha Yesufu, has clarified that former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, is not her godfather but her principal.

Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, Yesufu also said she was never a member of the Labour Party but supported Obi because of his perceived empathy, patriotism and commitment to Nigeria.

According to her, she was formerly a member of the African Democratic Congress before moving to the Nigerian Democratic Congress.

The activist also said she intends to take her advocacy into politics, stressing that her priority as a lawmaker would be to hold the executive accountable.

She noted that if elected into the Senate to represent the Federal Capital Territory, she would not support what she described as frivolous loan requests from the executive arm of government, regardless of who occupies the presidency.

She said, “I don’t have a godfather. Peter Obi is not my godfather. He is my principal.

“First of all, I was never in the Labour Party, and I think I’ve said this repeatedly. I don’t know whether I need to put it on my phone. I was a supporter of Mr Peter Obi.

“I was a member of the African Democratic Congress, and from there I moved down to the Nigerian Democratic Congress.

“I gave my words to Peter Obi, and I see him right now as that person who has empathy, who is patriotic, and who cares enough about Nigeria for it to work for Nigerians. 

“I want someone who gets into office and I don’t need to keep making demands, you understand. 

“I’m taking advocacy and activism into politics because, for me, as a lawmaker, if I get voted in, by the grace of God, my number one business is holding the executive accountable. 

“You can’t come as a president, Mr Peter Obi, being the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, cannot just come to the Senate with frivolous, you know, application for loans, and I, Aisha Yesufu, is representing FCT.”