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Rivers 2027: Court dismisses suit against NDC, clears way for Lulu-Briggs

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4 months ago

July 8, 2026

A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has struck out a suit challenging the emergence of Dumo Lulu-Briggs as the governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC.

An aspirant of the NDC, Kings Unyeawaji, filed the suit against the party, its chairman, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and Lulu-Briggs, alleging that he was excluded from the party’s governorship primary and seeking to nullify Lulu-Briggs’ emergence as the party’s candidate.

Ibim Dokubo, counsel to Lulu-Briggs, challenged both the jurisdiction of the court and the plaintiff’s locus standi.

According to him, the plaintiff lacked the legal standing to institute the suit because he did not participate in the governorship primary.

Dokubo also argued that the statutory 14-day period within which complaints arising from party primaries can be filed had elapsed before the action was commenced.

When the matter came up before Justice Muhammed Turaki, counsel to the plaintiff applied to discontinue the suit. The application was not opposed by the defendants, following which the court struck out the case.

Reacting to the development, Lulu-Briggs commended the plaintiff for allowing the matter to end peacefully and urged political actors to embrace the same spirit during the 2027 elections.

“I thank him for allowing the matter to rest. My hope is that in 2027, everyone who contests the election will accept the outcome in good faith.

“We are all Rivers people. There are no monsters among us. Let us go to the field, contest on a level playing ground, and allow the people to decide,” Lulu-Briggs said.

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NDC names Obi, Kwankwaso, Dickson to lead 2027 election campaign

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1 hour ago

October 25, 2026

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The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has named its National Leader, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, to chair its National Campaign Council for the 2027 general elections, with presidential candidate Peter Obi as co-chairman and vice-presidential candidate Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso as co-vice-chairman.

In a post on X, the party announced the appointments saying the council would coordinate its campaign activities and mobilise support across the country ahead of the elections.

NDC National Chairman Senator Cleopas Moses Zuwoghe was named vice-chairman, while National Secretary Barrister Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu will serve as council secretary.

Mallam Ibrahim Hussain Abdulkarim was appointed director-general.

The party urged its members and supporters to remain united as it prepares for the elections.

“We call on all party members, supporters, and well-meaning Nigerians to remain united and focused as we work together to rescue our country,” the NDC said.

NDC names Obi, Kwankwaso, Dickson to lead 2027 election campaign

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Euromatch NPFL: Insurance halt Rivers United's unbeaten run , Ikorodu City, 3SC draw

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October 25, 2026

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Rivers United suffered their first defeat in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, this season, going down 2-1 to Bendel Insurance at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, on Sunday.

Finidi George's side, however, maintained the top spot on the table despite the disappointing defeat.

Bendel Insurance broke the deadlock in the 48th minute through Freeman Wuchirwe.

Chijioke Mbaoma levelled for Rivers United 17 minutes from time.

Jonathan James secured maximum points for the hosts in stoppage time.

At the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, Ikorodu City rallied from two goals down to force Shooting Stars to a 2-2 draw.

Shooting Stars led 2-0 courtesy of goals from Taofeek Otaniyi and Desmond Ojietefian.

The home team, however, rallied to earn a share of the spoils, with Donald Obiajulu bagging a brace.

Four-time champions Kano Pillars bounced back from last weekend's disappointing defeat to Plateau United, earning a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Warri Wolves in Ozoro.

Full results

Bendel Insurance 2-1 Rivers United

Barau 1-1 Kwara United

Abia Warriors 0-1 Niger Tornadoes

Ikorodu City 2-2 Shooting Stars

Kun Khalifat 1-0 Inter Lagos

Nasarawa United 1-0 Enyimba

Warri Wolves 0-0 Kano Pillars.

Euromatch NPFL: Insurance halt Rivers United’s unbeaten run , Ikorodu City, 3SC draw