Why I Rejected NDC Campaign Council Appointment — Prof. Ochefu

A former Deputy Vice Chancellor Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University, formerly Benue State University, Makurdi,
Prof. Yakubu Ochefu has rejected his appointment by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) to its national campaign council.

Ochefu, a professor of Economic History and Strategic Studies, said he was not a member of the NDC, adding that he was not consulted before his inclusion.

In a statement signed by Ochefu, the university lecturer stated, “My attention has been drawn to a list circulating on social media, titled “Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) National Campaign Council”, which names me as a member of its National Campaign Caucus.

“I wish to inform the public that I am not a member of the NDC and have never been. I was not consulted before my name was included, nor did I give consent. I have written to the Chairman of the Council to decline the appointment and to request that my name be withdrawn and a revised list published”

Ochefu added, “As National Chairman of ANUA and President-General of Ochetoha K’Idoma, I lead organisations whose members cut across all political parties. These offices require me to remain non-partisan, and I intend to honour that obligation. I thank all who reached out for clarification, and ask that you disregard the list in so far as it concerns me” the statement said.