The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Ebonyi State denies a purported claim that it is backing a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Chief Ifeanyi Odii, ahead of the 2027 election. In statements to reporters, the NDC says it has not endorsed Odii and that any such announcement is not authorised by the party.
According to the NDC, the endorsement claim is being driven by former or sacked officials within the party in the state. The party alleges these individuals were expelled over issues including financial impropriety and anti-party activities, and that they are attempting to create confusion by linking the NDC to the PDP aspirant.
Vanguard reports the NDC reiterates its intention to follow its own internal processes, including fielding its preferred candidate for the 2027 governorship election. The Daily Post Nigeria similarly frames the matter as an attempt to misrepresent the party’s position. No endorsement agreement or official endorsement document involving the NDC and Odii is cited in the reports.
