The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Borno expels state House of Assembly candidate Mohammed Bunu after allegations that he campaigned for former vice-president Atiku Abubakar, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate. The party says the decision follows disciplinary proceedings triggered by campaign materials and the candidate’s failure to attend hearings.
Nigerian Eye reports that the party’s complaint centres on campaign posters and materials carrying the ADC logo and the slogan “SABON TAFIYA, SABON SALO,” along with photographs and names of both Atiku Abubakar and Bunu. It also says the matter starts at Hausari Ward level and progresses through the Maiduguri Metropolitan Council and then to state leadership, culminating in a dismissal. The outlet adds that the party directs Bunu to stop presenting himself as an authorised NDC representative, while noting the membership action is separate from any formal steps affecting his candidacy.
Legit.ng and The Punch similarly describe the expulsion and frame it around alleged pro-Atiku/ADC campaign links, with Legit.ng specifying that Bunu missed two disciplinary hearings. Across outlets, the focus remains on the internal party disciplinary process and the alleged campaign connections rather than any wider electoral claims.
