NDC sued for N202m damages, demands fresh primaries over disputed primaries
A lead plaintiff (unnamed in the report) has sued the National Democratic Congress (NDC) demanding a refund of the N2 million paid for his expression of interest and nomination form, alongside N200 million in general and exemplary damages for alleged breach of contract and unlawful exclusion from the party's primaries. The suit also seeks a perpetual injunction barring the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from accepting, recognising, publishing or acting on the names of any candidates produced through the disputed primaries, and an order compelling the NDC to hold fresh primary elections in the affected constituencies in strict compliance with legal and party guidelines.
The case highlights growing internal rifts within the NDC as it prepares for upcoming elections, and the outcome could determine which candidates appear on the ballot in the contested constituencies. If the court grants the injunction, INEC would be barred from recognizing the current primary results, potentially delaying candidate listings and forcing the party to organise new votes.
Voters in the affected areas should monitor INEC updates and party communications for any changes to the candidate list. The suit also underscores the financial and legal risks parties face when internal disputes spill over into electoral processes.