{
  "id": 3913411,
  "title": "NDC moves to reunite members in Edo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/ndc-moves-to-reunite-members-in-edo",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T06:03:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/ndc-moves-to-reunite-members-in-edo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Edo State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has called on its members to reconcile and unite in order to transform Nigeria ahead of the 2027 election. Babatunde David Olukoga, the chairman of the NDC in Edo State, made the appeal during the unveiling of the party's senatorial and House of Representatives candidates. He emphasized that the 2027 general election is crucial for the future of Nigeria and that the NDC is the movement driving the process to reset the country, with Peter Obi as its presidential candidate.\n\nOlukoga urged party members to put aside past disagreements and acrimony, noting that infighting would not benefit the party ahead of the election. He stressed that grievances could be resolved through dialogue and that the party is committed to resolving all outstanding issues affecting its unity in the state. Olukoga appealed to all members to leave the meeting with a smile, emphasizing that they are all part of the same family.\n\nHon. Silver Oshiokpekha, the Edo North Senatorial leader of the party, echoed similar sentiments, urging members to remain united in order to dethrone the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. He emphasized that the NDC, with Peter Obi as its presidential candidate, is coming to reset Nigeria into a nation where institutions work, as opposed to a state where individuals control the state.",
  "summary": "Edo State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has urged aggrieved members of the party to reconcile and embrace one another saying the task ahead is for the transformation of Nigeria. Chairman of the NDC in Edo State, Babatunde David Olukoga, made the remark during the unveiling of the party’s senatorial and House of […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}