NDC Chairman Claims Peter Obi Can't Win Anambra Wards

David Chukwudifu, the Anambra chairman of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), expressed concerns that the party cannot deliver any wards for its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in the 2027 elections if current divisions within the party persist. Chukwudifu's remarks were made in an interview published on October 11.

He accused Obi of avoiding communication with him and other South-East party chairmen since joining the NDC on May 3, 2026. Despite multiple attempts to reach Obi, including WhatsApp messages and phone calls, Chukwudifu reported that he received no response.

He claimed that a separate faction, consisting of individuals who transitioned with Obi from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the NDC, was conducting party activities independently, including selling nomination forms and holding a primary without the involvement of official party structures. Chukwudifu acknowledged the strength of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Anambra and noted the tensions between Obi and the state governor, complicating the party's situation.