May 4, 2026 — SUNTV Global News
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has firmly dismissed allegations of dual party membership involving its former National Legal Adviser, Reuben Egwuaba, describing the controversy as a result of outdated records by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
In an official statement released on Sunday, the party clarified that Egwuaba had voluntarily resigned from his role in December 2025, stressing that there is no ongoing legal dispute or conflict within its leadership structure.
According to the NDC, any perceived inconsistency stems from INEC’s failure to update information on its website. The party maintained that Egwuaba is no longer affiliated in any dual capacity, as being speculated.
“Our former National Legal Adviser resigned last year. There is no issue of dual membership or legal conflict. INEC simply failed to update its records accordingly,” the party stated.
A resignation letter dated December 4, 2025, and acknowledged a day later, confirmed that Egwuaba stepped down effective December 10, citing professional commitments and shifting priorities. He expressed gratitude to the party’s leadership, including its National Working Committee (NWC) and National Executive Committee (NEC), for their support during his tenure.
Despite his exit, Egwuaba reaffirmed his goodwill towards the party, noting his willingness to offer legal services when necessary.
The clarification comes in response to concerns raised by the Nigeria Democratic Rights Advocacy (NDRA), a civil society organisation, which flagged what it described as “disturbing inconsistencies” in official records. The group had alleged that Egwuaba was simultaneously listed as a legal adviser to both the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and the NDC on INEC’s platform—an act it warned could violate provisions of the Electoral Act prohibiting dual party membership.
NDRA further emphasized that holding such a key position in two political parties at the same time could amount to a criminal offence, attracting severe penalties under Nigerian law.
Meanwhile, in a significant political development, former presidential candidates Peter Obi and Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso have officially defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the NDC.
The high-profile move saw both leaders, alongside several National Assembly members and a large number of supporters, arrive at the NDC National Secretariat in Abuja, where they were formally received into the party.
Their defection followed Obi’s earlier resignation from the ADC, where he cited unresolved internal challenges. Kwankwaso also confirmed that extensive consultations and legal concerns surrounding the party influenced their decision to exit.
Before their official reception, the political heavyweights visited the Abuja residence of NDC National Leader, Senator Seriake Dickson, for a strategic meeting.
The twin developments have intensified political momentum within the NDC, positioning the party as a growing force ahead of future electoral contests.
— SUNTV Global Channel
