Crisis Rocks NDC Over Alleged Replacement of N’Assembly Candidate in Rivers
Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja A fresh crisis is rocking the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) following the alleged replacement of the House of Representatives candidate on the Independent National Electoral Commission
The Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) is facing a crisis over allegations that the House of Representatives candidate for Port Harcourt Federal Constituency 1, Prince Abele Wobo, was replaced on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal. According to the Social Accountability Forum, despite Prince Wobo winning the direct primary conducted by the National Election Committee led by Dr. Osusu Osusu on 29 May 2026, Hon.
Manuchim Umezurike, the current member representing the constituency, was listed on the INEC portal instead. The forum claims that Umezurike did not participate in the primary as he was still affiliated with the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the time. They accuse some NDC members of colluding with the APC to legitimize the substitution, stating that the matter is already in court.
The group asserts that Dr. Osusu refused to recant the result, and now the primary's legitimacy is being attacked. They warn that this could damage public trust in the party before the 2027 elections and urge the NDC leadership to correct the issue promptly to maintain the party's integrity and electoral process.
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