OK Movement rejects NDC merger plan amid dispute over group registration
The OK Movement, which backs the Obi-Kwankwaso 2027 ticket, has pushed back against the NDC's attempt to bring support groups under party control.
What happened
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and support groups backing the Obi-Kwankwaso 2027 presidential ticket are in a fresh dispute over the party's move to register all affiliated groups.2
The OK Movement, which supports the joint ticket of NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi and running mate Rabiu Kwankwaso, has rejected any plan to merge or be subsumed into the party, saying cooperation with the NDC does not erase its identity.3
Separately, Eric Obuaba has declared his intention to contest for a National Executive Member position within the NDC.1
The OK Movement, which backs the joint presidential ticket of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, has rejected any plan to merge or be subsumed into the NDC.3
Key points
- The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and support groups for the Obi-Kwankwaso 2027 ticket, including the OK Movement, are in dispute over the party's efforts to bring allied groups into its structures.23
- The Punch reported the dispute concerns the party's move to register all groups, while Vanguard reported the OK Movement's rejection of a merger, saying cooperation with the party does not erase its identity.23
What the coverage leaves out
- None of the outlets reviewed detailed the NDC's official response to the OK Movement's rejection of the merger.
- None of the outlets reviewed explained how Eric Obuaba's candidacy for an NDC National Executive position relates to the broader dispute between the NDC and the Obi-Kwankwaso support groups.
Sources (3)
Every outlet we drew on, grouped by where it is based. Read the originals for the full reporting.
Africa
- 1MyJoyOnlineGHPrivate
Eric Obuaba declares intention to contest NDC National Executive position
- 2PunchNGPrivate
- 3VanguardNGPrivate