{
  "id": 6680700,
  "title": "Enugu NDC Crisis Ends as Ene-Nwannaji Withdraws Case against Ohaa",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/enugu-ndc-crisis-ends-as-ene-nwannaji-withdraws-case-against-ohaa",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T01:24:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/09/11/enugu-ndc-crisis-ends-as-ene-nwannaji-withdraws-case-against-ohaa/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The crisis within the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Enugu State has finally concluded as Professor Ene-Nwannaji withdrew his case against the party's governorship candidate, Chinyeaka Ohaa. Following this, the Federal High Court in Enugu dismissed the case, thereby putting an end to the dispute over the party's governorship candidacy. The quarrel had divided two factions within the party over the control of its structure and the choice of the candidate for the 2027 governorship election. One group supported Ohaa, while another, led by the state Secretary, Dr. Sebastine Chukwuebuka Okafor, maintained that Ene-Nwannaji was the rightful candidate. They also claimed that Ohaa was a factional candidate and that the primary election for the governorship position was not conducted correctly. Following the court's decision, Ohaa hailed the development as a triumph for internal democracy, noting that it has restored peace and unity within the party. He urged those causing trouble to realize that peace has been restored and that others still aggrieved would also return to the party. Ohaa further stated that the party would now focus on winning the 2027 election and changing the narrative of governance in Enugu State. Ene-Nwannaji, too, expressed his support for Ohaa, stating that the decision was made for the benefit of the people of the state. He disclosed that despite his purchase of the nomination form, he was advised to step down in favor of Ohaa due to his experience and ability to provide good governance. Ene-Nwannaji emphasized that this decision was above personal interests, as they have decided to work together for the welfare of the people.",
  "summary": "Gideon Arinze in Enugu The crisis rocking the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Enugu State seems to have ended as Professor Ene-Nwannaji withdrew his case against the party’s governorship candidate, Chinyeaka",
  "key_points": [
    "Professor Ene-Nwannaji withdraws case against Ohaa",
    "Federal High Court dismisses case in Enugu",
    "Ohaa credits decision to internal democracy"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "This Day",
        "title": "Enugu NDC Crisis Ends as Ene-Nwannaji Withdraws Case against Ohaa",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/enugu-ndc-crisis-ends-as-ene-nwannaji-withdraws-case-against-ohaa",
        "published": "2026-09-11T08:48:00.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}