TDGrowing discontent has erupted within the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) following the party’s recent primary election in Anambra State.
A committed supporter of Mr. Peter Obi has issued a public statement demanding transparency from the party’s leadership.
He also raised sharp questions about the conduct of the primaries and the treatment of aspirants.
Exclusion of Uchenna Okonkwo Sparks Outrage
The sidelining of Mr. Uchenna Okonkwo, son of the late Senator Annie Okonkwo, has unsettled supporters across the South East.
Senator Okonkwo, remembered as a loyal ally and benefactor of Peter Obi, was widely regarded as a pillar of Obi’s political and business journey.
His son’s exclusion from the process has been described as “not a small matter” and one that “will not be quietly accepted.”
Observers note that the late Senator’s legacy of loyalty and generosity continues to resonate with Obi’s movement.
It, therefore, makes the treatment of his son a symbolic flashpoint for questions about fairness and respect within the party.
Questions Directed at NDC Leadership
The statement demands that the NDC leadership provide clear, public answers to critical questions:
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Was the primary conducted freely, fairly, and in line with the party’s own rules?
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Were those rules applied equally to every aspirant?
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Who within or around the party structure influenced or directed the outcome, and on what basis?
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What vetting process was applied to aspirants advanced by the party?
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Does the leadership believe that each aspirant in Idemili North and South Federal Constituency meets the standard of integrity associated with Peter Obi’s name?
These questions, the supporter stressed, go to the heart of whether the NDC can be trusted as a credible vehicle for the change Nigerians were promised.
Call for Transparency and Accountability
The statement underscores that “a party cannot ask citizens for their faith while keeping its own processes in the dark.”
It calls on the Nigerian press to scrutinize the Anambra primary — particularly in Idemili North and South — and to press the party leadership for answers.
South East elders and NDC officials are urged to respond “not with silence, but with transparency,” as silence would only deepen mistrust among the party’s base.
Legacy and Public Trust
The release closes by invoking the memory of Senator Annie Okonkwo and the trust of the people who built the Peter Obi movement.
It insists that both deserve nothing less than openness and accountability from the NDC.
“This is about more than one aspirant,” the supporter emphasized.
“It is about whether the NDC can embody the values of fairness, integrity, and transparency that Nigerians rallied behind.
“The people deserve clarity, and the legacy of Senator Okonkwo demands respect,” he added.
This statement adds to mounting pressure on the NDC leadership, as questions of credibility and internal democracy continue to dominate conversations among party supporters and the wider electorate.
