Who really owns NDC?
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) faces internal and legal uncertainty as questions persist regarding its independence from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Recent court rulings have fueled speculation about potential political sabotage within the opposition coalition.
Why it matters
The integrity of opposition parties is critical to the democratic process in Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections.
As political alignments ahead of the 2027 general election continue to shift, renewed attention has turned to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) following a series of legal and political developments. In June, the Federal High Court in Lokoja, Kogi State, stunned sections of the opposition when it set aside its December 2025 judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the NDC as a political party, although that decision has since been overturned on appeal.
The article focuses on concerns of 'moles' and 'sabotage' within the opposition, reflecting a critical perspective on the ruling party's influence.
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