NDC Warns Public Against Alleged Impostor Claiming Enugu Chairmanship
The leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has distanced itself from the activities of one John Paul Anih, declaring that he is neither the Enugu State Chairman of the party nor an authorised representative of the organisation in any capacity.
In a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director Esq., the National Working Committee (NWC) described Anih’s actions as fraudulent and misleading, alleging that he has been impersonating the legally recognised Enugu State Chairman of the party, Engr. Ibuchukwu Obeta.
According to the statement, the party accused Anih of allegedly organising what it termed a “kangaroo congress” in Enugu State, where he purportedly installed himself as chairman. The NDC further disclosed that he had approached a court in Enugu in a bid to compel the party to recognise him as the state chairman.
The party also alleged that Anih forged and reproduced fake copies of the NDC Expression of Interest Forms, which were reportedly sold to unsuspecting political aspirants.
“The public is hereby advised that John Paul Anih does not represent the NDC in any form whatsoever, and anyone who transacts business with him on behalf of the party does so at their own risk,” the statement read.
The NDC further raised concerns over Anih’s alleged involvement in setting up an unauthorised screening committee for aspirants in Enugu State under the guise of the party’s ongoing screening exercise for State House of Assembly aspirants nationwide.
Clarifying the authentic screening committee approved for Enugu State, the party listed Hon. Sylvester O. Nwankwo as Chairman, Barr. Ifeanyi Emmanuel Agbom as Secretary, and Ngene Helen Funmilola as Member.
The party warned that any individual outside the approved committee claiming to act on behalf of the NDC in the screening process should be regarded as a fraudster.
Reaffirming its position, the NDC maintained that John Paul Anih has no affiliation with the party’s leadership structure in Enugu State and urged members of the public and political stakeholders to disregard his activities.
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