Abia NDC stakeholder commends INEC over S’Court verdict

A faction within the Nigeria Democratic Congress, the NDC Concerned Movement, has lauded the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for its unwavering support of the Electoral Act concerning political party membership in Nigeria. This commendation follows the Supreme Court's September 2026 judgment. Abia Central NDC Concerned Movement coordinator, Mr. Chiadikaobi Alusigwe, expressed gratitude to INEC for its efforts in safeguarding Abia Central and democracy nationwide.

He emphasized that INEC's persistence in upholding the law led to the landmark Supreme Court ruling. Alusigwe highlighted that the dispute arose from candidates Ogbonna Abaraukwu and Blessing Ugbo participating in the Abia Central primary, but Senator Nkechi Nwogu later being declared the candidate. Alusigwe claimed that Nwogu had previously contested in the APC Abia Central Senatorial primaries before winning the NDC primary on May 29, 2026.

He urged INEC to maintain fairness and equal opportunity in elections, emphasizing the importance of the Electoral Act in ensuring a transparent process. Abaraukwu, the NDC Abia Central Senatorial district aspirant, also attended the meeting to congratulate INEC for its defense of democracy. He noted that the Supreme Court ruled that party members cannot switch parties and run in primaries within a short timeframe.

Abaraukwu expressed hope that INEC would review the matter and raise it to the national level, praising the movement's grassroots support and calling for equitable representation.