By DADA AYOKHAI
The Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, candidate for Edo South Senatorial District, Hon. Sunny Aguebor (BIBI) has reaffirmed his status as the party’s duly nominated flagbearer for the 2027 general election.
In a statement, Hon. Aguebor described claims by other individuals presenting themselves as NDC candidates as false and misleading.
He stated that he emerged winner of the party’s primary election, an outcome that has been repeatedly affirmed by the NDC National Executive Committee.
“As a party, we are guided by our constitution which recognises only the winner of a duly conducted primary as the official candidate,” he said.
In a statement dated July 28, Aguebor said the conclusion of the party’s ward, local government and state congresses had reaffirmed the strength of the NDC’s internal democratic process.
According to Aguebor, he has received the party’s nomination form through the Edo State Chairman, Engr. Olukoga, confirming his candidacy for the 2027 Edo South Senatorial election.
He described as false and misleading claims by some individuals who continue to present themselves as NDC candidates for the district.
“There is only one duly nominated candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress for the Edo South Senatorial District,” Aguebor said, identifying himself as that candidate.
He urged party members, supporters and stakeholders to remain calm and focused, saying the party should concentrate on preparations for the 2027 election rather than internal distractions.
Aguebor said his campaign team would soon unveil its organisational structure, policy agenda and grassroots mobilisation plans across the seven local government areas of Edo South.
He pledged to provide principled leadership, practical solutions and effective representation if elected.
The NDC candidate also thanked party members and supporters for their backing throughout the nomination process, expressing confidence that the party would move forward with unity ahead of the 2027 polls.
