NDC Faces Crisis Over Alleged Candidate Replacement
The Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) is facing a crisis due to the alleged replacement of House of Representatives candidate Prince Abele Wobo with Hon. Manuchim Umezurike on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal. This follows a direct primary conducted by the National Election Committee, led by Dr. Osusu Osusu, on May 29, 2026, where Wobo was declared the winner with 292 votes.
The Social Accountability Forum, represented by Coordinator Elechi Kingsley and Secretary Godspower Nyebuchi, stated that Umezurike, the current member for the constituency, did not participate in the primary as he was still with the All Progressives Congress (APC) at that time. The group accused certain individuals within the NDC of attempting to legitimize an illegality by substituting Umezurike for Wobo and alleged that pressure was applied on Dr. Osusu to alter the results.
The matter is currently in court, with Umezurike reportedly served through substituted means.
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