NDC Warns Benue Aspirants Against Purchasing Nomination Forms Through Unauthorized Channels

The Benue State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has cautioned aspirants and party stakeholders against purchasing nomination forms through unauthorized channels, stressing that the sale of such forms has not yet commenced.

The warning was contained in a statement issued by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Agile Ordedoo Bem, on behalf of the State Chairman, Mr. Ohini Ojegbe.

The party urged aspirants who had earlier purchased intent and expression of interest forms and participated in the primary election process to remain patient pending further directives from the party leadership.

According to the statement, only intent and expression of interest forms have been sold so far, while the sale of nomination forms will commence at the NDC State Secretariat after the official release of the list of successful candidates.

The party emphasized that it had not authorized any individual or group to sell nomination forms on its behalf and therefore disassociated itself from any advertisement or sale of nomination forms taking place outside the party secretariat.

“The state leadership has not authorized any person or group to sell nomination forms on behalf of the party. Any such transaction being carried out outside the party secretariat is unauthorized and should be disregarded,” the statement said.

The NDC warned aspirants against patronizing what it described as “black market” channels for nomination forms, whether within or outside Benue State.

The party further disclosed that its national leadership was finalizing documentation relating to candidates across the country and would soon publish the official list for public and media consumption.

While assuring members of a transparent process, the party expressed confidence in its chances of securing a majority of elective positions in Benue State and across the country in the forthcoming elections.

The statement called on aspirants and stakeholders to await official communication from the party regarding the commencement of nomination form sales and the release of candidates’ names.