Nigeria Democratic Congress debunks fake primary results, saying its primaries are yet to hold and urging the public to ignore false reports
The National Secretary of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Ikenna Enekweizu, on Thursday, May 28, 2026, dismissed reports of alleged primary election results circulating in the party’s name, describing them as false, misleading and entirely baseless.
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In a strongly worded statement, the party insisted that its primaries are scheduled to hold on May 29, 2026, making it impossible for any official outcomes or winners to have emerged ahead of the exercise.
Enekweizu said the circulation of what he termed NDC fake primary results was not only inaccurate but deliberately misleading, urging members of the public to disregard the reports in their entirety.
The statement followed widespread online rumours claiming that activist Aisha Yesufu had been defeated in the party’s primary for the Federal Capital Territory senatorial ticket, a claim the party firmly rejected.
According to the NDC, the timing of the alleged results alone invalidates the reports, as no voting or collation process has yet taken place within the party’s internal electoral calendar.
“The Nigeria Democratic Congress wishes to inform the general public that our party primaries are scheduled to hold tomorrow, 29th May 2026,” the statement read.
The party added that it was “impossible and illogical” for any valid results or winners to have emerged before the commencement of the exercise.
The NDC stressed that it remains committed to a transparent and credible selection process, describing integrity as a central pillar of its internal democracy.
It also appealed to supporters and registered members to remain vigilant, warning against the spread of unverified political information capable of causing confusion within the public space.
Party officials reiterated that only announcements issued through official channels should be considered authentic, warning that any other claims should be treated as misinformation.
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The clarification comes amid growing concerns over the rapid spread of politically charged rumours on social media, particularly during election cycles where unverified claims often gain traction.
Victory Emmanuel is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, business, and public affairs.
