KALU OKORONKWO argues that the NWC bears responsibility for ensuring that primaries are conducted in accordance with party rules
The emergence of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) as a political platform attracted diverse political tendencies and support groups. Among the most notable were supporters of Mr. Peter Obi, former Governor of Anambra State, and Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former Governor of Kano State. Both politicians have demonstrated significant electoral appeal and grassroots support, making them influential figures in Nigeria’s political calculations.
Their arrival in the NDC injected fresh energy into the party and generated enthusiasm among supporters who viewed the alliance as a vehicle for political renewal and a credible challenge to the established political order.
However, politics is often as much about perception as it is about reality. In the aftermath of party primaries, emotions are running high, expectations colliding with outcomes, and disappointed aspirants are searching for explanations. In such moments, facts are frequently overshadowed by sentiments, and political actors become targets of accusations for events over which they have little or no control.
