Ebonyi NDC Crisis worsens after five senior party officials resign, citing alleged irregularities, financial concerns and disputed primaries
The Ebonyi State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has been thrown into deeper turmoil after at least five senior party officials announced their resignation, citing alleged financial misconduct, internal disputes and concerns over the conduct of recent primary elections.
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Among those who stepped down are Deputy Chairman Comrade Okey Idenyi, Secretary Barrister Chinedu Adum, Welfare Officer Cyril Ajah and Youth Leader Anthony Nwofe, alongside other party members who said they could no longer remain in the organisation.
The resignations mark a significant setback for the party in Ebonyi State as preparations continue ahead of future electoral contests.
Speaking to journalists in Abakaliki, the former officials accused the party leadership of abandoning internal agreements and failing to uphold transparency during the nomination and primary election processes.
Comrade Okey Idenyi claimed that party structures established by early members had gradually been taken over by individuals who joined later, creating divisions within the organisation.
“We were told there would be consensus candidates, but later everyone was asked to participate in primaries. What happened was disappointing and embarrassing,” Idenyi said.
The former deputy chairman also alleged that aspirants paid nomination fees ranging from ₦100,000 for House of Assembly seats to ₦750,000 for governorship contests, raising concerns about how the process was managed.
Barrister Chinedu Adum, who served as state secretary, said he could no longer remain in a party that, in his view, had failed to protect the interests of some founding members.
According to Adum, complaints submitted to the party’s national leadership regarding developments in the state chapter did not receive adequate attention.
Anthony Nwofe, the former youth leader, described the party primaries as chaotic and lacking internal democracy.
“I am no longer interested in the party. I have resigned and decided to make it public,” Nwofe said.
Cyril Ajah also announced his departure, stating that recent developments within the party no longer aligned with his personal values and political beliefs.
A secondary highlight of the unfolding dispute is the growing concern among former officials that the crisis could affect the party’s electoral prospects in Ebonyi State.
Several of the departing members predicted that the NDC could face significant challenges in future legislative elections if internal disagreements remain unresolved.
The development comes at a crucial period for the party nationally, as it seeks to strengthen its structures ahead of the 2027 general elections and build momentum around its emerging political platform.
Internal disputes over party leadership, candidate selection and primary elections have historically shaped the fortunes of political parties across Nigeria.
Analysts note that unresolved divisions often weaken grassroots mobilisation and reduce voter confidence during election cycles.
As the Ebonyi NDC Crisis continues to unfold, attention is likely to focus on how the party’s national leadership responds to the concerns raised by the departing officials and whether reconciliation efforts can prevent further defections.
For now, the resignations have exposed deep fractures within the Ebonyi chapter, raising fresh questions about party unity and organisational stability ahead of future political battles.
