NDC dismisses fake primary results, confirms primaries hold Friday; welcomes Omo-Agege, Ochei

Politics

ABUJA, Nigeria (NPA) – The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming winners have emerged from its primary elections, describing the information as false and misleading.

The party clarified that its primaries are scheduled to be held on Friday, May 29, 2026, making it impossible for any authentic results or winners to have emerged.

In a statement signed by its National Secretary, Barrister Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu, the NDC urged Nigerians to disregard the purported results and rely only on information released through official party channels.

“With our primaries yet to take place, it is impossible and illogical for any primary results or winners to have emerged when the primaries are yet to take place.

“We strongly urge the public and all well-meaning Nigerians to completely disregard the fake NDC primary results and false rumours currently circulating. Any result that does not emanate from official party sources should be disregarded,” the statement read.

The party reiterated its commitment to conducting a transparent and credible primary process and appealed to supporters and registered members to remain vigilant against misinformation.

Meanwhile, the National Leader of the NDC, Senator Seriake Dickson, has welcomed former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, and former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei, into the party.

Dickson disclosed that both politicians have been granted waivers to participate in the party’s senatorial primaries in their respective districts.

“I am also pleased to announce that the NDC has not only received them warmly but has equally granted them waivers to contest in the senatorial primaries in their respective districts tomorrow. I wish them both the very best of luck,” he said.

According to him, the development followed weeks of consultations aimed at strengthening the party’s presence in the South-South region and across the country.

He called on party members to extend maximum support and cooperation to the new entrants as the party continues to expand its political base.

Earlier, Newpost Africa reported that Omo-Agege formally joined the NDC days after resigning from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring his intention to contest the Delta Central Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections on the platform of the opposition party.

In a statement issued on Thursday, Omo-Agege said his decision followed weeks of consultations with constituents and political associates.

“Across all these engagements, one truth stood out: Deltans want leadership that listens first, acts with integrity, and delivers results that can be seen and felt in daily life,” he said.

He also expressed appreciation to NDC leaders, including Senator Seriake Dickson, Senator Moses Cleopas, Governor Peter Obi, and Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, for their roles in discussions that culminated in his defection.

According to him, their commitment to building a credible and people-centred political alternative convinced him that the NDC offers the best platform for Delta State and Nigeria.