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Imo senatorial aspirant, Nwachukwu drags NDC to court over ticket denial  

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A Senatorial Aspirant, Isaac Nwachukwu, has dragged Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, and the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, before a Federal High Court Sitting in Owerri, Imo State, over the fallout of the party’s National Assembly primaries.

Nwachukwu, in a suit filed through his Counsel, Cajethan Oguzie, accused the party of denying him the Imo North senatorial ticket after emerging a consensus candidate and paying N5m for the nomination form.

The suit also disclosed that Nwachukwu had paid N20m for the support of the party, but his support was unexplainably reduced to N10m when the list of those who supported the party was published.

The NDC Senatorial Aspirant, in his prayers before the court, demanded that a declaration should be made that he is the consensus candidate of the party in the state with regard to the Imo North Senatorial Zone in the 2027 General election.

“A declaration that the first defendant, NDC, be restrained from fielding another candidate except the plaintiff in the General election into the Imo North Senatorial Zone as he is the consensus candidate for the said election.

“A declaration that the second defendant, INEC, be perpetually restrained from recognising and accepting the candidacy of another person except the plaintiff in the Imo North Senatorial election pending the determination of the matter,” the suit stated.

In an affidavit supporting the originating summons, Nwachukwu stated that he purchased the expression of interest form to aspire for the position for Imo North senatorial zone, a copy of which is attached in the suit already filed.

The NDC Senatorial Aspirant added that upon the purchase of the form, he made a monetary contribution in support of the party’s growth in the tune of N20m into the party’s FCMB account number through his Counsel, receipt also attached in the suit as an exhibit.

“The first sign of irregularity and no compliance with the NDC constitution and electoral act came up when the N20m I paid for party support was allocated to one of the aspirants for my Senatorial District by the name Matthew Omegara, and the N10m that Matthew Omegara paid for party support was allocated to me by the Screening Committee headed by Sam Egwu and Buba Galadimma.

” In compliance with NDC’s directives, I participated in the NDC screening exercise and was successfully cleared as an aspirant to participate in the primary election.

After my consensus candidacy was ratified, my name was shortlisted as a Candidate for Imo North district. A copy of the result is hereby annexed as Exhibit 1U5,” the affidavit added.

Nwachukwu alleged that his name was substituted with Omegara after he had been declared the winner of the primary election.

The Imo North Senatorial Aspirant claimed that the National leader of the party, Seriake Dickson, had summoned him for a meeting telling him that his candidacy was affected after a party chieftain from his state said he didn’t know him.

Among other demands, Nwachukwu is asking the court to order NDC to issue him a certificate as its candidate for the Imo North Senatorial District.

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HON. DR. DANJUMA SANDA LEADS YPP DELEGATION TO UJAH ANAGUTA, RECEIVES ROYAL BLESSINGS AHEAD OF 2027 ELECTIONS

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The House of Representatives Candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) for the Jos North/Bassa Federal Constituency, Hon. Dr. Danjuma Sanda, on Monday led a distinguished delegation of party leaders, candidates, stakeholders, and supporters on a royal courtesy visit to His Royal Majesty, the Ujah Anaguta, to seek royal blessings, prayers, and fatherly counsel as preparations intensify for the 2027 general elections.

The visit reaffirmed the campaign’s commitment to engaging critical stakeholders, strengthening community relationships, and recognizing the invaluable role of traditional institutions in promoting peace, unity, and sustainable development.

The delegation included the Plateau State Chairman of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), Hon. Samson Luka, the YPP Candidate for Jos North North State Constituency, Hon. Galadima Azi Itse, party executives, elders, women and youth leaders, religious leaders, community stakeholders, supporters, and well-wishers.

Welcoming the delegation, His Royal Majesty, the Ujah Anaguta, commended the peaceful conduct of the campaign and offered prayers for divine wisdom, protection, and success. The royal father urged all political actors to conduct issue-based campaigns that promote peace, unity, and the collective progress of the people.

Quote from Hon. Dr. Danjuma Sanda

“Today, we have come before our revered royal father with humility and respect to seek his blessings and prayers. Traditional institutions remain the moral compass of our communities, and their guidance is essential in building a peaceful, united, and prosperous society. Our aspiration is not merely about winning an election; it is about offering purposeful representation, restoring hope, and ensuring that every community in Jos North and Bassa has a stronger voice at the National Assembly.”

Dr. Sanda further reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to transparent leadership, quality representation, youth and women empowerment, improved education, accessible healthcare, infrastructure development, economic opportunities, and policies that directly improve the lives of the people.

A Campaign Built on Unity and Service

The visit also provided an opportunity for meaningful interaction with community leaders, religious leaders, party faithful, and supporters, who reiterated their confidence in the YPP’s vision and pledged their continued support for candidates committed to integrity, accountability, and people-centred governance.

The presence of senior party leaders and stakeholders underscored the growing strength and unity within the Young Progressives Party, as well as the increasing momentum behind Hon. Dr. Danjuma Sanda’s campaign across Jos North/Bassa Federal Constituency.

The campaign believes that lasting development can only be achieved through collaboration with traditional institutions, religious leaders, community stakeholders, and the people whose mandate it seeks.

As consultations continue across the constituency, Hon. Dr. Danjuma Sanda remains committed to running a peaceful, inclusive, and issue-driven campaign focused on delivering effective representation and sustainable development for every community.

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Hon. Dr. Danjuma Sanda Campaign Organization
Young Progressives Party (YPP)
Jos North/Bassa Federal Constituency
Plateau State, Nigerian.

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Hold Tinubu administration responsible if anything happens to El-Rufai – ADC

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The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has said that the President Bola Tinubu administration will be held responsible if anything happens to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai.

The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Bolaji Abdullahi, made this assertion in an interview on Symfoni TV.

Abdullahi said El-Rufai’s detention is not about the law, justice or crime but about politics.

“If anything happens to El-Rufai while he remains in state custody, President Bola Tinubu and his administration will bear full responsibility.

“El-Rufai is not being held today because he committed any crime. That would have been left for the court to decide. Let the court pronounce that he is guilty or is not guilty.

“But to continue to hold him interminably speaks to something else, and that is why it is clear to us that the desire or the intention of this APC government is to continue to hold El-Rufai to ensure that he does not participate in this election and strengthen the opposition. That is exactly what they plan to do.

“This same El-Rufai fought for President Bola Tinubu when when everyone in the Muhammadu Buhari’s cabinet didn’t want him,” he said.

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