Aspirant takes NDC to court over cancelled primary
Sheriff Mulade, a Niger Delta environmental activist and House of Representatives aspirant, has filed a N5 billion lawsuit against the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). He claims the party discarded the outcome of its primary election for an unclear selection process. Mulade expressed disappointment in the party’s actions and questioned its commitment to fair representation. He also raised concerns about the influence of financial resources on the party’s leadership.
Key takeaways
- Sheriff Mulade is suing the NDC for N5 billion over the alleged scrapping of the primary election.
- He criticized the party’s shift to a candidate-selection process that he claims favors the highest bidder.
- Mulade described the NDC as a “placeholder” that is not addressing Nigeria’s challenges as expected.
- He expressed respect for the party’s National Leader, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, but alleged the leadership is influenced by donations and nomination form sales.
- The statement was made available to journalists in Warri.
