Ugbo Challenges NDC Over Abia Central Senate Ticket
Blessing Ugbo, a senatorial aspirant for the Nigerian Democratic Congress representing the Abia Central Senatorial District, has filed a lawsuit against the party, asserting that she won the primary election but was unjustly denied the ticket. Ugbo, from Obakala in Umuahia South Local Government Area, purchased the Expression of Interest form on May 13, 2026, and was screened on May 20, 2026, by a panel led by former Governor Sam Egwu.
She claims to be the only aspirant from Abia Central present for the screening. Ugbo alleges that after the screening, she learned of attempts by other aspirants to upgrade to the Senate.
The primary, initially set for May 28, was postponed to May 29, 2026, due to flight issues. Ugbo participated fully and claims to have won in several local government areas.
However, she was surprised to find that Senator Nkechi Nwogu was declared the candidate by consensus in Abuja on May 30, despite Ugbo's assertion that she never withdrew from the race.
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