The warning comes amid growing internal debates over the party's senatorial ticket, with some members backing a former House of Representatives member, Pat Asadu, while others insist that Bishop Ossai remains the party's strongest candidate.
Members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Enugu North Senatorial District have warned the party against replacing its senatorial candidate, Bishop Oscar Ossai, ahead of the 2027 general elections, arguing that such a move could weaken the party's chances of reclaiming the seat.
The warning comes amid growing internal debates over the party's senatorial ticket, with some members backing a former House of Representatives member, Pat Asadu, while others insist that Bishop Ossai remains the party's strongest candidate.
Speaking on the development, party stakeholders said the NDC's electoral prospects would depend largely on presenting a candidate with credibility, grassroots support and public acceptance rather than relying solely on party structures.
According to one of them, Ejike Odo, replacing Bishop Ossai with Asadu could expose the party to political attacks during the election campaign.
