Enugu NDC vows to resist hijack attempts amid leadership crisis

The Enugu State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has declared that it will resist any attempt to hijack the party’s structure in the state amid the ongoing leadership crisis within the party.

The State Chairman, Johnpaul Anih, stated this on Wednesday while addressing members of the party’s State Executive Committee during a meeting in Enugu.

Anih said the party remained open to new members and welcomed defectors from other political parties, describing the growing influx as a sign of confidence in the NDC as a credible political alternative in the state.

He, however, warned that the party would not tolerate actions capable of undermining its structure or internal democratic processes.

“There is still room for reconciliation and unity within our ranks. However, we will not tolerate any attempt to hijack the party through the backdoor,” he said.

The chairman said the NDC was committed to building a broad-based political movement anchored on internal democracy, discipline and progressive ideals.

He also appealed to aggrieved members to embrace reconciliation and align with the party’s vision ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The party leadership further reaffirmed its resolve to strengthen its structures across the 17 local government areas of the state and urged members to remain united and focused.

Anih assured supporters that the party would uphold transparency, fairness and inclusive leadership as it expands its membership base across the state.

He added that the NDC would field credible candidates capable of winning elections in Enugu State during the 2027 polls.