DLA defends disqualifying presidential aspirant, insists process was fair

The Democratic Leadership Alliance has dismissed allegations by former presidential aspirant, Abisayo Modupe, that she was unfairly excluded from the party’s presidential screening process, insisting that her disqualification followed established procedures and guidelines.

The PUNCH had reported that the party last week picked Barrister Samuel Memeh as its presidential candidate for the 2027 election.

The DLA, in a statement issued on Sunday and signed by its Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Judith Aguenu, faulted Modupe’s claims, describing them as “false and misleading.”

According to the statement, Modupe’s exclusion was informed by a screening exercise duly conducted in compliance with the party’s constitution.

The party said, contrary to Modupe’s argument, she was not the only aspirant who vied for the DLA’s sole presidential ticket.