The State Secretary of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Enugu State, Dr. Sebastine Okafor, has criticised the party’s former Enugu West Senatorial candidate, Uche Eneh, over his emergence as a candidate, alleging that the process was undemocratic and lacked a legitimate primary election.
Okafor made the remarks while reacting to Eneh’s comments following Wednesday’s judgment of the Federal High Court in Enugu, which affected his position as the party’s senatorial candidate.
The NDC secretary described Eneh’s emergence as questionable, arguing that someone whose candidacy was allegedly not founded on a transparent primary election process should not position himself as a defender of democratic principles.
He maintained that the party’s internal crisis was partly responsible for its political challenges in Enugu State, citing alleged administrative lapses, political intrigues and irregularities surrounding its primary election process.
Okafor urged party leaders and stakeholders to put their differences aside, address internal divisions and strengthen the party’s structure ahead of the 2027 general elections. He warned that failure to resolve the crisis could further undermine the electoral chances of other party candidates.
He also advised Eneh against appealing the court’s decision, describing such a move as an unnecessary expenditure of resources, given the circumstances surrounding his emergence as a candidate.
Commending Ugochi Ohajekwe for pursuing justice, Okafor praised her courage and perseverance, saying her actions had contributed to the ongoing democratic process in Enugu State.
He further cautioned party members against allowing personal ambitions, political opportunism and internal disagreements to weaken the NDC, stressing that democratic values must be demonstrated through transparent procedures, respect for electoral rules and obedience to the rule of law.
Okafor concluded by calling for greater unity and accountability within the party, noting that internal democracy remains essential to building a credible political organisation capable of competing successfully in future elections.
Written by Enitan Mudashiru
