NDC in Plateau State Unites Behind Akuns Amid Legal Dispute

The Plateau state chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) is initiating efforts to reconcile its factions and unify support for its governorship candidate, Da Jonathan Sunday Akuns, in light of ongoing legal disputes regarding the party's ticket for the February 2027 governorship election. This reconciliation is particularly timely as the party prepares for the visit of its presidential candidate, Peter Obi.

The internal crisis stems from disagreements over the nomination process, with state chairman Solomon Yakubu Ndam accused of organizing a parallel substitution primary. Alfred Dapal, another claimant to the ticket, has filed a lawsuit against the NDC, INEC, and Akuns, seeking recognition as the legitimate candidate.

During a recent Federal High Court session in Jos, the NDC and Akuns opposed Dapal's attempt to withdraw the suit, arguing that it should not be abandoned without addressing its implications. The court has adjourned the matter, with discussions on party membership and nomination procedures being central to the ongoing legal considerations.