The Enugu State Commissioner of Police, Mamman Bitrus Giwa, has ordered a thorough investigation into two separate incidents of alleged disruption of political gatherings in Nkanu West Local Government Area of the state.

The incidents, which occurred on Saturday, September 12, 2026, involved an alleged attack on an NDC ward meeting at Ndiuno-Obuoffia and the destruction of canopies and chairs prepared for a PDP rally at St. Joseph Primary School, Agbani.

The police directive was contained in a statement made available to DAILY GAZETTE on Sunday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe.

According to the statement, the first incident occurred at Ndiuno-Obuoffia, where armed hoodlums allegedly disrupted an NDC ward meeting with sporadic gunshots, leaving two attendees injured.

In the second incident at Agbani, hoodlums allegedly destroyed canopies and chairs arranged for a PDP political rally.

The Commissioner directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to investigate the incidents and ensure that anyone found culpable is brought to justice.

The Command said police operatives were promptly deployed to both locations after receiving reports of the incidents in order to prevent further breaches of public peace and track down the fleeing suspects.

It, however, noted that neither of the two political gatherings had been preceded by a formal notification or request for police security coverage.

CP Giwa reiterated his position that all political activities in the state must be conducted peacefully and in accordance with the law.

He warned political parties, candidates, supporters and other stakeholders against acts of violence, intimidation, destruction of property and other conduct capable of undermining public peace or disrupting the electoral process.

The Commissioner also reminded political actors that electoral offences and other violations committed during political activities are punishable under the law.

He urged political parties and their supporters to notify the police ahead of campaigns, rallies, meetings and other political gatherings to enable the Command to make adequate security arrangements.

CP Giwa assured residents and political stakeholders that the police would continue to provide a safe and peaceful environment for lawful political activities across the state.

He further warned that the Command would deal decisively with anyone found to have violated the law or threatened the peace during the ongoing political activities in the state.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of candidates contesting the Senate and House of Representatives seats in the 2027 general elections.

The list contains a total of 4,408 candidates, comprising 1,195 candidates for the Senate and 3,213 candidates for the House of Representatives.

The release of the list marks another major step in preparations for the 2027 general elections, with the presidential and National Assembly elections scheduled for January 16, 2027, while the governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections are slated for February 6, 2027.

According to an analysis of the documents published by INEC, male candidates overwhelmingly dominate the National Assembly contests, with 3,965 men representing 89.9 per cent of the total candidates.

Female candidates account for 443, representing about 10.1 per cent.

For the Senate, 1,080 of the 1,195 candidates are male, while 115 are female.

Similarly, the House of Representatives list contains 2,885 male candidates and 328 female candidates.

The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) recorded the highest number of female candidates across both chambers, with 11 women contesting Senate seats and 42 contesting House of Representatives seats.

The publication of the National Assembly list follows INEC’s release of the final list of presidential and vice-presidential candidates for the 2027 election.

The presidential list contains 18 candidates and their running mates across the participating political parties.

Among the presidential candidates are President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Oyo State Governor Oluseyi Makinde of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Sandy Ojang Onor of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and former Cross River State Governor Donald Duke of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP).

Other candidates include Rufai Adekunle Omo-Aje of the Action Alliance (AA), Abbas-Bin Aliyu of the Action Democratic Party (ADP), Yusuf Kabiru of the Action Peoples Party (APP), Omoyele Sowore of the African Action Congress (AAC), Sunday Adenuga of the Boot Party (BP), Adebisi Olusoji of the Democratic Labour Alliance (DLA), Sunday Okereke of the Labour Party (LP), Adewole Adebayo of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Peter Agada of the Young Progressive Party (YPP), and Nwanyanwu Daberechukwu of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP).

DAILY GAZETTE reports that the presidential list also features two female candidates: Ada Elizabeth Frederick Okwori of the National Democratic Party (NDP) and Nkem Esther Okereke of the National Rescue Movement (NRM).

INEC Chairman, Prof. Amupitan,

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has given the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) seven days to account for more than N126.46 billion in electoral funds allegedly diverted, mismanaged, lost or otherwise unaccounted for.

SERAP made the demand in a letter dated September 12, 2026, signed by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare.

The organisation said the funds were appropriated for the procurement of ballot boxes, electoral devices and materials, sensitive materials, result sheets, vehicles, accreditation devices, audit and consultancy services, digital archiving and other goods and services required for elections.

According to SERAP, the allegations are contained in the 2023 audited report of the Auditor-General of the Federation, published on August 7, 2026.

The report examined transactions covering various periods between January and December 2022, with some findings extending to December 31, 2023.

SERAP asked INEC and its Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, to provide comprehensive details of the transactions, including the amounts paid, beneficiaries, contracts, procurement processes, contractors and suppliers, as well as evidence of delivery, utilisation and the current status of the items procured.

The organisation also urged INEC to refer any financial misconduct identified in the Auditor-General’s report to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for investigation and possible prosecution.

It further called for the identification of public officials, contractors, companies, suppliers and consultants linked to the transactions and the recovery of any funds found to have been unlawfully or irregularly paid.

“Electoral resources are public resources. INEC must be able to account for every naira, demonstrate that it was lawfully spent and show that it served the purposes for which it was appropriated,” SERAP said.

The organisation highlighted several transactions contained in the Auditor-General’s findings.

Among them was an alleged irregular payment of N112.15 billion for ballot boxes, electoral devices, items and materials without competitive bidding or a Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) Certificate of No Objection.

SERAP said the Auditor-General found no evidence that the items had been procured and raised concerns about contracts awarded to companies whose competence, experience, capacity, addresses and factory locations were unknown.

The Auditor-General, according to SERAP, warned that the funds “may have been diverted” and called for their recovery.

SERAP also cited an alleged N1.05 billion payment for Toyota Prado TXL 2021 models without advertisement, competitive bidding, bid evaluation or a BPP Certificate of No Objection.

It said the Auditor-General raised concerns that the money “may have been lost” and that the contracts “may have been inflated.”

Another transaction involved more than N3.13 billion allegedly paid to four contractors for ballot guides, sensitive materials and result sheets before the contracts were formally awarded.

SERAP said the Auditor-General found no evidence of payment and expressed concern that the funds “may have been diverted,” recommending their recovery and remittance to the treasury.

The organisation further cited N9.24 billion allegedly paid under 22 contracts involving similar goods and services, with the contracts reportedly split to circumvent procurement procedures and awarded on the same day.

Other transactions cited included N129.37 million paid to 19 accounting firms for financial audit services without sufficient evidence of utilisation; N504.49 million for accreditation devices allegedly procured without due procedures; and N235.1 million paid to contractors for sleeping mats and digital archiving.

SERAP urged INEC to provide documentary and physical evidence showing that the N112.15 billion identified as irregularly paid was actually used for the procurement of the specified electoral materials.

It also demanded details of the present location, condition and status of the materials.

“Nigerians have a right to know every public act, everything that is done in the public interest, by their public institutions including INEC,” the organisation said.

SERAP warned that it would commence legal proceedings if INEC failed to respond to its demands within seven days of receiving or being served with the letter.

It also urged the commission to ensure that none of the electoral equipment, materials or other public assets covered by the Auditor-General’s findings is disposed of, transferred, destroyed or written off pending reconciliation and investigation.

The organisation said any investigation by the EFCC or ICPC should extend to INEC officials and other public officials who authorised, processed, facilitated or benefited from the transactions.

According to SERAP, the investigations should determine whether the contracted goods and services were actually supplied, whether payments corresponded with deliveries and whether contracts were deliberately split to evade procurement requirements.

SERAP further demanded the recovery and remittance of any public funds found to have been unlawfully received or expended.

It said INEC’s obligations under the Nigerian Constitution, anti-corruption laws and international instruments require transparency and accountability in the management of public resources.

The organisation also cited Section 15(5) of the Nigerian Constitution, alongside Nigeria’s obligations under the United Nations Convention against Corruption, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has questioned the whereabouts of funds the Federal Government claimed would be freed for critical sectors following the removal of fuel subsidy, saying the fresh threat of an industrial action by university lecturers has exposed what he described as the “fraud” behind the policy.

Atiku made the allegation in a statement issued on Sunday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu.

The former Vice President said the Tinubu administration had justified the removal of fuel subsidy on the grounds that the savings would be redirected to education, healthcare, infrastructure and other essential services.

He, however, said the renewed threat of an Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike, coupled with unresolved agreements, unpaid entitlements and inadequate infrastructure in public universities, had raised serious questions about the utilisation of the funds.

“If the subsidy is gone and Nigerians have paid for that decision through unprecedented hardship, then President Tinubu owes the country a simple answer: where is the money?” Atiku asked.

He argued that Nigerians had continued to bear the consequences of subsidy removal through higher fuel prices, transportation costs, food prices, energy bills and rising school fees, without seeing corresponding improvements in essential public services.

According to him, the latest ASUU strike threat has further exposed the disconnect between the Federal Government’s claims and the realities confronting the country’s universities.

Atiku said more than three years after the removal of subsidy, university lecturers were still demanding the implementation of agreements and settlement of outstanding obligations, while public universities continued to grapple with inadequate infrastructure and limited capacity.

“More than three years later, lecturers are still raising concerns over unpaid salaries and unresolved agreements. ASUU is again warning of industrial action. University infrastructure remains inadequate, while millions of young Nigerians compete every year for limited admission spaces,” he said.

The former Vice President also questioned claims that increased revenues arising from subsidy removal had translated into larger allocations to state governments.

He asked why public education remained under pressure if substantially more funds were now available to the states.

“Government officials repeatedly tell Nigerians that subsidy savings have translated into larger allocations to states. But if substantially more money is supposedly flowing to the states, why has the condition of public education not improved accordingly?” he asked.

Atiku said the problem extended beyond federal universities, noting that some state-owned institutions had also experienced industrial disputes and disruptions.

He described the situation as evidence of deeper problems in the funding and management of tertiary education in Nigeria.

The former Vice President also criticised the government’s student loan policy, arguing that rising living costs had made it increasingly difficult for Nigerian families to afford university education.

He questioned the rationale of asking students to take loans after government policies had, according to him, significantly increased the financial burden on households.

“What kind of reform first empties a family’s pocket and then offers the child a loan to survive the hardship government helped create?” Atiku asked.

He further expressed concern over the capacity of Nigerian universities to accommodate the country’s growing population, asking where new classrooms, laboratories, hostels and other teaching facilities were being provided to meet increasing demand.

“You cannot raise the cost of education, leave infrastructure inadequate, fail to settle lecturers’ legitimate claims, disregard agreements and then congratulate yourself for giving students loans,” he said.

Atiku also accused the administration of demanding sacrifices from ordinary Nigerians while allegedly granting concessions and privileges to powerful interests.

“The poor are told there is no money for subsidy. Students are told to borrow. Lecturers are told to wait. Parents are told to endure,” he said.

He maintained that Nigerians deserved greater accountability over the resources the government said would become available following subsidy removal.

According to him, the government promised that the policy would free funds for investment in education, healthcare, infrastructure and social welfare, but the continued crisis in the tertiary education sector suggests that the promised benefits have yet to fully materialise.

“The sacrifice has been collected from Nigerians in full. The promised benefits have not been delivered in full,” Atiku said.

He therefore challenged President Bola Tinubu to account for the resources freed by the removal of fuel subsidy.

Atiku said the renewed ASUU strike threat, unresolved obligations to university lecturers, inadequate infrastructure and the rising cost of education demonstrated that Nigeria’s tertiary education crisis remained far from being resolved.

“Tinubu removed subsidy from the people, but he has not removed the threat of ASUU strikes. He has not resolved the crisis of unpaid obligations. He has not sufficiently expanded our universities. He has not made education more affordable. And he certainly has not removed the hardship confronting Nigerian families,” he said.

As the September 26 local government elections in Enugu State draw closer, the Enugu State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has dismissed rumours that the party would boycott the elections, insisting that its candidates remain firmly on the ballot.

The State Chairman of the party, Dr. Johnpaul Anih, made this known on Monday while speaking with newsmen in Enugu, describing the alleged boycott plan as another desperate attempt by what he described as a “committee of friends” to create confusion within the party and discourage its members from participating in the elections.

Dr. Anih urged party faithful across the 17 local government areas of the state, as well as members of the public, to disregard the rumour, stressing that the NDC remains fully committed to the September 26 polls.

According to him, the party has followed the appropriate processes for the emergence and presentation of its candidates and has no reason whatsoever to withdraw from an election for which it has prepared.

“This is yet another attempt by ‘committee of friends’ to discourage our party members from participating in the election. But, once again, their antics have failed.”

“You cannot place something on nothing and expect it to stand. There is no decision of the legitimate leadership of the NDC in Enugu State to boycott the local government election.”

“The State Working Committee under my watch remains focused, resolute and committed to ensuring that our candidates participate fully in the September 26 election. We have a responsibility to our members and to the people of Enugu State, and we will not abandon that responsibility because of rumours or distractions,” he said.

The NDC chairman further cautioned party members against relying on information circulated through unofficial channels, urging them to verify any directive concerning the election from the recognised leadership of the party.

He said the leadership of the party would continue to provide necessary guidance to its candidates and members as the election approaches.

Dr. Anih also issued a stern warning to individuals he accused of deliberately spreading false information capable of misleading party members.

“We will not allow anybody, under any guise, to mislead our members or create unnecessary confusion within the party.”

“The NDC is prepared for this election. Our candidates are prepared, our members are mobilised, and we are going to the polls on September 26. There is no boycott,” he added.

The chairman called on NDC supporters across the state to remain calm, united and focused, assuring them that the party would continue to work within the law and established electoral procedures to protect its interests and those of its candidates.

He maintained that the NDC would not be distracted by what he described as “empty threats, rumours and political theatrics,” urging the electorate to expect the party on the ballot on September 26.

As the September 26 local government elections in Enugu State draw near, the Enugu State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) on Thursday flagged off its campaign in Oji River Local Government Area, with the party’s leadership expressing confidence in victory at the polls.

Leading the campaign team were the State Chairman of the party, Dr. Johnpaul Anih; the State Secretary, Dr. Sebastian Okafor; the party’s leader in Enugu State, Dr. SKC Ogbonnia; and other members of the State Working Committee.

Addressing the mammoth crowd at the Community Market Square, Egwu-Achi, Oji River Local Government Area, Dr. Johnpaul Anih urged the people of Oji River to come out en masse on September 26 and vote for all NDC candidates, assuring them that the party would provide a responsive, people-oriented and accountable administration at the grassroots.

Dr. Anih said the NDC had presented credible candidates with the capacity and commitment to transform the local government and improve the welfare of its people, vowing to work tirelessly to dislodge the APC and establish a government driven by the interests of the people.

He urged voters not to be deceived by political rhetoric, but to carefully assess the candidates on the basis of their character, competence, track record and commitment to the development of Oji River.

The NDC State Chairman also called on the Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC) and security agencies to ensure a level playing field for all participating political parties, stressing that the September 26 election should be free, fair, transparent and credible.

He further urged NDC supporters and candidates to remain peaceful and law-abiding throughout the electoral process, while charging them to take the party’s message of change and development to every ward and polling unit in the local government.

On his part, the State Secretary of the party, Dr. Sebastian Okafor, urged the people of Oji River to seize the opportunity presented by the election to elect leaders who would put the interests of the people above personal and political considerations.

Dr. Okafor said the NDC was determined to build strong grassroots structures and deliver effective representation across the 17 local government areas of the state.

The leader of the party in Enugu State, Dr. SKC Ogbonnia, while addressing the gathering, called on the people of Oji River to support the NDC candidates, describing the party as a credible platform for political change and good governance.

Dr. Ogbonnia urged the electorate to reject politicians who only remember the people during elections, stressing the need for leaders who would remain accessible and accountable to the people after assuming office.

He expressed confidence in the ability of the NDC candidates to secure victory in the election, urging party supporters to remain united and committed to the campaign until the final votes are cast.

The Chairman of the NDC in Oji River Local Government Area, Hon. Anderson Emerole, thanked the Dr. Johnpaul Anih-led State Working Committee for its commitment to strengthening the party and taking the campaign to the grassroots.

He said the people of Oji River were ready for a new political direction and assured the state leadership that the local government would deliver massive support for the party at the September 26 poll.

The party’s chairmanship candidate for Oji River Local Government Area, Bishop James Jideofor, assured the people of a responsive, inclusive and people-centred administration if elected.

Bishop Jideofor promised to prioritise grassroots development, improve the welfare of residents and work with relevant stakeholders to address the pressing needs of communities across the local government.

He appealed to the people of Oji River to entrust their mandate to the NDC, promising that the party’s administration would remain accountable to the electorate.

The campaign also featured addresses by other party leaders and candidates, who called on residents to support the NDC at the polls.

Hghlight of the campaign was the official presentation of Bishop James Jideofor as the NDC chairmanship candidate, alongside his running mate, Hon. Alison Nwankwo and the party’s 20 councillorship candidates to the enthusiastic crowd.

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu state has reiterated the commitment of his administration to youth development, describing it as one of the most effective ways of eradicating poverty, improving productivity and preparing young people for the future.

Governor Mbah stated this on Thursday during his tour of the ongoing six-week digital training and specialised skills acquisition programme organised by the Special Assistant to the Governor on Youth Development and Mobilisation, Charles Nnaemeka Edeh, in partnership with CUTECH Group of Companies.

The Governor, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, stated that his administration was working tirelessly with young people to impart knowledge and basic digital skills that would improve their lives and enable them to contribute meaningfully to the development of the state.

He said what Hon. Edeh and CUTECH Group were doing was in line with the State Government’s vision of ensuring that Enugu youths were equipped with relevant and practical skills that would make them more productive and self-reliant.

Prof. Onyia praised the organisers for their visible and impactful efforts towards changing the lives of young people, while assuring that the training space would be expanded to accommodate more participants in the future.

He also assured that the government would explore ways of making the programme a recurring initiative, possibly holding it three times a year, particularly during school holidays, to give more young people the opportunity to acquire and improve their skills.

“Youth development is a direct investment in the future of Enugu State. When young people gain practical skills, they become more productive, more confident and better prepared to contribute meaningfully to the economy and society,” he said.

In his remarks, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Youth Development and Mobilisation, Charles Nnaemeka Edeh, said the programme was designed to build a comprehensive youth development framework that would reach young people not only in Enugu metropolis but across the 17 Local Government Areas of Enugu State.

He stated that youth development was not an expense but an investment, adding that his office had accepted the responsibility of using youth development and mobilisation as important tools for making a meaningful impact in the state.

According to him, “This programme is only one step in a much broader vision. We want to ensure that talent does not remain undiscovered simply because a young person comes from a rural community or lacks access to opportunity. Every young person in Enugu deserves a chance to dream, a chance to learn and a chance to succeed.”

Hon. Edeh also assured that the State Government, through his office, remained committed to changing more lives through training and capacity building.

“When we train a young person, we are not only changing one life. We are potentially changing a family, a community and, ultimately, the future of our state. The Enugu we are building must be a state where young people are not merely waiting for opportunities but are equipped to create them.”

“A state where our youths can compete anywhere in the world while proudly contributing to the development of Enugu. A state where talent meets opportunity, skills meet investment, and ambition meets the right platform.”

Addressing the gathering, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of CUTECH Group, Engr. Collins U. Onu, stated that the programme was part of his company’s corporate social responsibility initiative aimed at creating a positive impact on the people of the state.

He disclosed that more than 1,500 people applied to participate in the exercise, but only 200 were selected due to the organisation’s limited capacity.

He said the company was considering expanding the programme to accommodate an additional 60 youths in subsequent editions.

“The training is focused on giving young people practical skills that can improve their opportunities and help them become productive members of society,” Onu said.

He added: “We believe that young people should be given the right tools and knowledge to build a better future.”

According to him, “Skills acquisition is one of the practical ways to prepare our youths for the opportunities ahead.”

He said the company was committed to supporting initiatives that create positive change in the lives of young people.

“This programme gives young people an opportunity to learn skills that can become useful in their daily lives,” he said.
Onu further noted that “capacity building is important for the growth and development of our communities.”

He added: “Young people with the right skills can create opportunities for themselves and others. Our goal is to support young people as they develop the confidence and skills needed to succeed,” he

He described training young people as “a meaningful way of contributing to the development of the state.”

According to him, “Every young person deserves access to opportunities that can help them discover and develop their talents.”
He stressed that “digital skills have become important in today’s world, and our youths must not be left behind.”

Onu said CUTECH Group was “happy to partner with the State Government in providing this opportunity to young people.”
He maintained that “corporate social responsibility should go beyond business and contribute directly to society.”

He further observed that “the response to this programme shows that many young people are eager to learn and improve themselves.”
He expressed hope that “more young people will be reached as the programme expands.”

Highlights of the event included presentations by various groups on the skills they had acquired during the training. The areas covered included baking, various aspects of construction, computer software development and hardware repairs, audio and visual editing, fashion design and marketing, photography, among others.

The practical presentations demonstrated the impact of the training and the potential of skills acquisition to equip young people with knowledge that can be transformed into sustainable sources of income.

Some dignitaries at the event included the Special Adviser to the Governor on Legislative Matters, Rt. Hon. Paul Nnajiofor; Special Assistant to the Governor on Research and Publication; Special Assistant to the Governor on Speech Writing, Hon. Amuka Acj; Special Assistant to the Governor on Youths and Student Affairs, Hon. Prisca Okeke; and other government officials and stakeholders.

The Enugu State Chairman of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Johnpaul Anih, has dismissed reports purporting the suspension of Dr. SKC Ogbonnia from the party, describing the claim as baseless, mischievous and the handiwork of individuals who have no authority within the NDC.

Dr. Anih, who spoke on Saturday while addressing journalists in Enugu on the party’s preparedness for the forthcoming elections, said Dr. Ogbonnia remains a respected leader and prominent stakeholder in the Enugu State chapter of the NDC.

According to him, there is no decision of any properly constituted organ of the party suspending Dr. Ogbonnia, stressing that the purported suspension did not emanate from the legitimate leadership of the NDC in the state that emerged through a valid congress monitored by INEC.

He further clarified that at no time has Dr. SKC Ogbonnia been suspended or expelled from the NDC, and at no time has he engaged in any anti-party activity or conduct capable of warranting such disciplinary action.

Anih said Dr. Ogbonnia remains a bona fide and valued member of the party, adding that there is therefore no basis whatsoever for the purported suspension.

He described individuals behind the alleged suspension as a “faceless group” whose pronouncement carries no weight because, according to him, its members are neither recognised party officials nor authorised to take disciplinary decisions on behalf of the NDC.

“Dr. SKC Ogbonnia remains a respected leader of our party. Nobody should be deceived by the antics of individuals who have no constitutional authority to suspend or discipline any member of the NDC.

“How can people who are not members of the party wake up and announce the suspension of a respected party leader? On what authority? Who mandated them? Where is the resolution of the appropriate party organ?” Dr. Anih queried.

The NDC chairman urged party members, supporters and the public to disregard the purported suspension, insisting that the party remains focused on strengthening its structures and mobilising its members ahead of the upcoming elections.

He said the NDC under his leadership would continue to operate in accordance with the party’s constitution and applicable electoral laws, while ensuring that legitimate party organs are respected.

“The NDC is bigger than the personal ambitions of any individual. We will not allow people who are outside the recognised structure of the party to create confusion, mislead our members or undermine the credibility of our leadership,” he said.

He reaffirmed the commitment of the Enugu State NDC leadership to a robust and issue-driven campaign, saying the party was fully prepared to participate in the forthcoming elections and would continue to engage voters across the state.

Dr. Anih also called on NDC members to remain calm, united and focused, assuring them that the leadership would continue to provide the necessary direction as the party intensifies its preparations for the elections.