NDC Defends Primaries, Rejects Candidate Imposition Claims

The Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) issued a statement on Thursday from its national secretariat in Abuja, defending its recently concluded presidential and governorship primaries against allegations of irregularities and candidate imposition. Morgan Enekweizu, the party's scribe, criticized claims that the primaries undermined the party's growth and emphasized the adoption of a consensus-driven approach to reduce disputes and foster unity among members.

Enekweizu noted the effectiveness of this approach in the South East region, particularly in relation to presidential candidate Peter Obi. The NDC's leadership structure includes respected elder statesmen and political leaders, such as Chief Onyema Ugochukwu and former governors Dr. Sam Egwu, Dr. Okwesilieze Nwodo, and Chief Achike Udenwa.

The party encourages grassroots participation and has established structures to ensure fair and transparent primaries. Enekweizu reassured that no candidate was imposed, and all aspirants were engaged in the process, which is set to continue with a comprehensive reconciliation process.