NDC South-East Leader Denies Threatening Reps Candidate
Nigerian opposition party, National Democratic Congress (NDC) South-East leader, Teddy Obe, has refuted claims made by Ceejay Ezebuiro that he threatened his life and demanded N150m (approximately $340) to retain his parliamentary candidate ticket.
According to a report on PunchNG, Obe denied the allegations in a statement, stating that Ezebuiro's claims are baseless and aimed at tarnishing his (Obe's) image.
The incident is said to have occurred during a meeting between the two at the NDC South-East headquarters in Enugu, Nigeria. Obe further clarified that he is committed to supporting Ezebuiro's campaign for the upcoming parliamentary elections.
The NDC is a major political party in Nigeria, competing against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The South-East region is a crucial area for the party as it is home to a significant number of voters.
Ezebuiro, a fellow NDC member, claimed that Obe threatened to withdraw his support if he did not receive the monetary demand. However, Obe maintained his innocence and expressed his belief that Ezebuiro's accusations are a desperate attempt to divert attention from his own shortcomings.
The ongoing feud between the two NDC members has sparked concern among party members and supporters alike, as they hope for a united front during the elections.
The NDC South-East has not yet taken a position on the matter, leaving the dispute to be resolved internally within the party.
The upcoming parliamentary elections in Nigeria are expected to be fiercely contested, with the NDC and APC vying for the support of voters in the crucial South-East region.
The case remains unresolved as both parties await further developments in the internal investigation of the NDC South-East.
Source: PunchNG
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