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NDC and O-K Movement Feud Deepens
Nigeria's opposition party faces internal crisis as leadership clashes over campaign appointments.
In brief
Nigeria's opposition party faces internal crisis as leadership clashes over campaign appointments. Nigeria's Democratic Congress party struggles to unite after leadership disputes over campaign appointments threaten its 2027 election readiness. Originally reported by Allafrica.
NDC's legal battle continues
The Nigeria Democratic Congress faces ongoing legal challenges after a Federal High Court in Lokoja nullified its registration as a political party.
Obi and Kwankwaso join NDC
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi and Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress on May 3, 2026.
Court of Appeal reverses decision
The Court of Appeal in Abuja reversed the Federal High Court's decision that ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission to deregister the NDC.
Internal leadership crisis
The Nigeria Democratic Congress leadership faces criticism for perceived lack of internal cohesion and indiscipline among its members.
Babachir Lawal appointed
The NDC leadership appointed former Secretary to the Government of the Federation Babachir Lawal as North-east campaign coordinator.
Governorship candidates protest
Six NDC governorship candidates rejected Lawal's appointment, claiming key stakeholders were not consulted in the decision.
Lawal's criticism of candidates
Babachir Lawal accused the governorship candidates of being orchestrated by Senator Aisha Binani, a female candidate in Adamawa State.
Campaign council dispute
The Obi-Kwankwaso Movement formed a 59-member Presidential Campaign Council, which NDC National Chairman rejected as unauthorized.
NDC leadership response
NDC National Publicity Secretary Osa Director stated Obi and Kwankwaso had free hand to make campaign nominations.
O-K Movement maintains independence
The Obi-Kwankwaso Movement reaffirmed its independence from the NDC and declared its campaign council operational.
Dickson's criticism
NDC National Chairman Dickson called the O-K Movement's campaign council decision 'nonsensical' and accused them of acting as critics rather than supporters.
2027 election readiness questioned
With only months before the 2027 general election, NDC's internal crisis threatens its capacity to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress party.
The big picture
Nigeria's Democratic Congress party struggles to unite after leadership disputes over campaign appointments threaten its 2027 election readiness.
