Delta State-born renowned peace and development advocate and alleged winner of the House of Representatives for Warri Federal Constituency in the just concluded party primaries in Delta State, Chief Sheriff Mulade, has slammed the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) with N5 billion damages claim against the party's decision to jettison the outcome its primaries for an unknown selection / appointment process.

The Ibe-Sorimowei of the ancient oil-rich Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South-West council area and human rights activist, who claimed he won the NDC party primary for House of Representatives in the Warri Federal Constituency,  expressed deep surprise and shock over the party's sudden adoption of selection / appointment of candidate based on highest bidder nomination form sales.

"We were taken aback by the newly registered party, the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, which many Nigerians considered to be a saviour and messiah to address and tackle the numerous challenges confronting our dear nation, Nigeria, but little did we knew that NDC vehicle we boarded was mainly for what looks more like placeholders, gambling with Nigerians' future," the renowned environmentalist said.

According to the Niger Delta right activist, he respected and hold the leadership of NDC, particularly its National Leader, His Excellency, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson in high esteem., "However, the leadership seemed to have been overwhelmed and submerged by resources from certain Nigerians with deliberate intention, in the guise of donations, contributions and party nomination form sales," he alleged.

"NDC cannot adopt such an unspeakable level to 'appoint' a flagbearer when a winner has emerged from a lawfully and valid conducted party primaries," Mulade argued.

"It is imperative to state that Nigerians are tired of political parties who continue to gamble and trick Nigerians during every election circle. Our political party will be purpose-driven with genuine ideologies to salvage and develop the nation for the betterment of its citizenry if there is an independent candidature," he lamented.

He strongly urged and appealed to the party leadership to kindly retrace its integrity, by doing the right thing if the party is interested in winner elections in 2027. 

"NDC, as a party, is at the threshold of history, to redeem its image across the nation. I want to strongly believe that NDC vehicle for 2027 general elections is not intended as 'one chance' for many Nigerians, but a veritable political vehicle designed for salvaging our battered country," he warned. 

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