Obi’s ally and NDC spokesperson clash over Delta ticket
Morris Monye, an ally of Peter Obi, and Theo Agada, spokesperson for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), have publicly exchanged accusations regarding Monye’s alleged removal as the party’s House of Representatives candidate in Delta State. Monye claims that recent defectors from the All Progressives Congress influenced his replacement, while Agada insists the decision was made at the state level. The dispute has highlighted internal tensions within the NDC over candidate selection and party loyalty. Both parties have denied financial motivations and accused each other of spreading false narratives.
Key takeaways
- Morris Monye alleges that political heavyweights who defected from the APC influenced his removal as the NDC candidate in Delta North.
- Monye says he informed Peter Obi about the situation and received advice not to let the dispute distract from the party’s presidential ambitions.
- Monye claims he contributed significantly to the NDC in his constituency and rejects claims that newcomers were chosen for their financial strength.
- Theo Agada denies national leadership involvement, stating that candidate selection is handled at the state level.
- The dispute escalated when Monye publicly questioned Agada’s competence as the party’s spokesperson.
