NDC Claims APC Sabotaging Campaign Efforts in Nigeria

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of obstructing its campaign by making it difficult to secure venues and billboards. Osa Director, NDC National Publicity Secretary, stated on Arise Television that the party had paid for four venues but faced cancellations, including a recent booking that was revoked shortly after a press release.

Director emphasized that the NDC would not be intimidated and would continue its campaign activities, asserting that democracy belongs to all Nigerians. He mentioned that the party had also been denied billboard spaces but would find alternative ways to reach voters.

Despite criticisms regarding the slow establishment of its campaign structure, Director noted that NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi had conducted several town hall meetings across the country. The party planned to inaugurate its national campaign council and present certificates of return to candidates on Monday, with Director stating that the candidates’ names were already on INEC’s portal.

He also defended the party’s anti-defection oath and dismissed claims that Senator Seriake Dickson was secretly working for the APC.