TDThe Provincial Joint Council of Knights (JCK) of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Province of the Niger, has appealed to the leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to address what it described as longstanding denominational imbalance in the party’s candidate selection process in Anambra State.
In a letter dated May 22, 2026, and addressed to NDC National Leader Senator Seriake Dickson and National Chairman Senator Cleopas Moses, the group alleged that Anglicans and members of other Christian denominations have suffered political marginalization in the state since 2011.
Calls for Equitable Representation
The Anglican body urged the party leadership to review its screening and selection procedures to ensure what it described as fair representation for Anglican faithful and other Christian denominations seeking elective positions.
According to the letter, the group argued that addressing the issue would strengthen the NDC’s appeal in Anambra State and the wider South-East, while encouraging greater support from Anglican members during the elections.
Requests Religious Breakdown of Aspirants
The group also requested a comprehensive breakdown of the religious affiliations of aspirants contesting for elective offices in Anambra State, including the three senatorial seats, 11 House of Representatives constituencies, and 30 State House of Assembly constituencies.
It further expressed concern over reports suggesting that candidate lists may have been compiled before the completion of the official nomination, screening and primary election processes.
Warns of Political Consequences
The letter warned that if the final list of candidates allocates more than 40 percent of elective positions to members of the Roman Catholic Church, the group would withdraw its support for the NDC and actively campaign against the party both within Nigeria and among the diaspora.
Describing the alleged imbalance as “systemic denominational marginalization,” the signatories called for equity, fairness and justice in the party’s selection process.
The letter was signed by Sir Ken Mmoya, Chairman of the Provincial JCK, and Sir Henry Agu, Secretary of the Provincial JCK, on behalf of concerned Anglican and non-Catholic Christian faithful in Anambra State.
Copies were also addressed to Peter Obi, the NDC’s presidential candidate, Engr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the party’s vice-presidential candidate, and Senator Sam Egwu, Chairman of the NDC Screening Committee.
