DLA Rejects Taraba Candidate's Unauthorized Support for Tinubu

The Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA) has disowned the endorsement of President Bola Tinubu by its governorship candidate in Taraba State, labeling it unauthorized. The party's national leadership, led by chairman Samuel Memeh, became aware of the endorsement on October 16, 2026, through social media reports.

In a statement, Memeh confirmed that the DLA had not sanctioned any endorsement outside its platform and announced that the candidate would face the party's disciplinary committee to explain his actions. He stressed the importance of adhering to the party's constitution and warned against individual interests overriding collective decisions.

The DLA is committed to maintaining its integrity and will impose appropriate sanctions if the investigation finds a breach of its rules. Memeh assured that the disciplinary process would be fair and objective, urging members and the public to refrain from premature conclusions.

The DLA is also repositioning itself ahead of the 2027 general elections, focusing on strengthening its structures and promoting internal discipline.