NDC Cannot Replace Primaries With Appointments – Mulade

The winner of the House of Representatives for Warri Federal Constituency in the just-concluded party primaries in Delta State, Comrade Sheriff Mulade has slammed the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) with N5 billion suit.

It may not be unconnected to the party’s decision to jettison the outcome of primaries for an unknown selection/appointment process.

The Ibe-Sorimowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom and human rights activist, who won the NDC party primary, expressed surprise over the party’s sudden adoption of selection/appointment of candidate based on highest bidder nomination form sales.

The Delta-born renowned peace and development advocate said, “We were taken aback by the newly registered party, the Nigeria Democratic Congress, which many Nigerians considered to be a saviour and messiah to address and tackle the numerous challenges confronting our dear nation, Nigeria but little did we knew that NDC vehicle we boarded was mainly for what looks more like placeholders, gambling with Nigerians’ future,” he said.

According to the Niger Delta right activist, he respects and holds the leadership of NDC particularly National Leader,  Senator Henry Seriake Dickson in high esteem.

He said the leadership seemed to have been overwhelmed and submerged by resources from certain Nigerians with deliberate intention, in the guise of donations, contributions and party nomination form sales.

“NDC cannot adopt such an unspeakable level to ‘appoint’ a flagbearer when a winner has emerged from a lawfully and valid conducted party primaries.

“It is imperative to state that Nigerians are tired of political parties who continue to gamble and trick Nigerians during every election circle, our political party will be purpose-driven with genuine ideologies to salvage and develop the nation for the betterment of its citizenry if there is an independent candidature”, he lamented.

Mulade, a renowned environmentalist strongly urged and appealed to the party leadership to kindly retrace its integrity, by doing the right thing if the party is interested in winning elections in 2027.

“I want to strongly believe that NDC vehicle for 2027 general elections is not intended as ‘one chance’ for many Nigerians, but a veritable political vehicle designed for salvaging our battered country”, he added.