Peter Obi Accused of Taking Sides in Plateau NDC Governorship Crisis

A chieftain of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) in Plateau State, Comrade Iliya Abdullahi, has accused the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, of taking sides in the lingering dispute over the party’s governorship ticket. In an interview with Daily Post Nigeria, Abdullahi questioned Obi’s perceived closeness to Alfred Ali Dapal, whose emergence as a governorship aspirant has reportedly heightened tensions within the party in Plateau State.

According to Abdullahi, Obi’s alleged bias towards Dapal is causing discontent among other aspirants and party members, potentially undermining the party’s chances in the upcoming elections. However, Obi’s campaign team has not yet responded to these allegations.

The Plateau State chapter of the NDC has been embroiled in a crisis over the governorship ticket, with multiple aspirants laying claim to the position. The party’s national leadership has yet to announce a final decision on the matter, and the ongoing uncertainty has led to divisions and acrimony within the party.

This development comes as the NDC prepares for the 2027 general elections, in which Obi is the party’s presidential candidate. The crisis in Plateau State could have significant implications for the party’s prospects in the state and the broader north-central region.