NDC Denies Authenticity of Circulating Candidate Lists for Imo, Abia and Anambra Elections

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has dismissed as false and unauthorised several lists of purported party candidates currently circulating on social media ahead of elections in Imo, Abia, Anambra and other affected states. The party said the documents being shared online did not originate from its national leadership and should not be regarded as official records of candidates nominated to contest on its platform. In a statement issued on Friday, the National Secretary of the party, Barrister Ikenna Enekweizu, urged party members, supporters and the general public to disregard the circulating lists, describing them as the handiwork of individuals seeking to mislead the public and create confusion within the party. According to him, the NDC has already completed the submission of its authentic list of candidates to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) through the procedures prescribed by the Electoral Act. The party stressed that the names currently being circulated online bear no connection to the official submissions made to the electoral commission. Enekweizu stated that the party had commenced efforts to trace the source of the alleged fake documents and determine those responsible for their circulation. He described the development as a deliberate attempt to distract the party and undermine its activities, assuring members that the leadership remains focused on strengthening the organisation and advancing its political objectives. The NDC further reaffirmed its commitment to internal discipline, transparency and due process, while calling on members to rely only on information released through its official communication channels. The party urged supporters across the affected states to remain calm and disregard any unofficial publications relating to its candidates until formal announcements are made through recognised party structures.

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