The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has dismissed rumors of leadership conflicts or membership scandals, clarifying that its former National Legal Adviser, Reuben Egwuaba, officially left the party in late 2025.
The party blamed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for failing to refresh its digital records, which led to the confusion.
In a post on its X page on Sunday, the party clarified: “Our National Legal Adviser resigned from the APM since last year. There is no discrepancy of membership or legal issues. INEC just forgot to update APM’s details on their website.”
According to a resignation letter dated December 4, 2025, and acknowledged by the party on December 5, Egwuaba formally stepped down from his position as National Legal Adviser, with effect from December 10, 2025.
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In his letter to the National Chairman, Egwuaba explained that his exit followed “careful and considered reflection,” and was influenced by his “professional obligations and present priorities.”
Reflecting on his time with the party, he wrote: “Having joined the party in 2019, it has been a distinct honour to serve in this capacity and to contribute to the growth and strengthening of the party’s legal and institutional framework.”
He also expressed gratitude to the leadership, stating: “I wish to place on record my deep appreciation to the National Working Committee (NWC) and the National Executive Committee (NEC) for the trust and confidence reposed in me throughout my tenure.”
Although he has moved on, Egwuaba noted: “While I step aside from this role, I remain well-disposed to the party and its ideals, and I am open to rendering professional legal services to the party whenever the need arises.”
This clarification follows a warning from the Nigeria Democratic Rights Advocacy (NDRA), which pointed out that Egwuaba was still listed as a legal adviser for both the APM and the NDC on the INEC website.
The group’s General Secretary, Julius Aondowase, warned that dual membership is a crime under the revised Electoral Act, noting: “Belonging to more than one political party at the same time is expressly prohibited. The law is clear and uncompromising: any individual found guilty of dual-party membership is liable to a fine of up to ₦10 million and/or a prison term of up to two years.”
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The group added that occupying a core executive role in two parties “constitutes prima facie evidence of dual membership and a potential criminal offence under Nigerian law,” insisting that “the rule of law must be upheld without exception.”
Amidst this administrative back-and-forth, the NDC has significantly strengthened its ranks.
On Sunday Peter Obi and Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso officially joined the NDC after leaving the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The two leaders, alongside several National Assembly members, finalized their move at the NDC National Secretariat in Abuja following a consultative meeting at the home of NDC National Leader, Senator Seriake Dickson.
