Nigeria's NDC rejects claims of extending invitation to Obi and Kwankwaso, distances itself from mysterious social media handle

The Nigeria Democratic Congress has issued a formal denial of an X account that has been posting statements allegedly on its behalf, advising the public to only trust information from its officially verified channels.

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This clarification was made in a statement released on Monday, which was signed by the party's founder and national leader, Seriake Dickson, emphasizing that only information disseminated through recognized platforms and authorized officials is genuine.

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A particular unofficial account, @NDCNigNews, had sparked widespread speculation by claiming that the party intended to offer its presidential ticket to Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso in the run-up to the 2027 general election.

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The party's statement explicitly stated that "all official communications of the party are released only through our verified and recognized platforms, as well as through duly authorized officials of the party," to dispel any confusion.

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The Nigeria Democratic Congress outlined its official social media presence as @nigeriandchq on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, in addition to its official website, providing clear guidance on where to find authentic information.

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The party urged the public, media, and stakeholders to be cautious of statements from unofficial accounts and to verify information through its recognized channels to ensure accuracy.