NDC Ekiti Disowns Viral Publication, Says Adesua Not Party Spokesman

By Joseph Sunday

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Ekiti State Chapter, has disowned a publication circulating in the media purporting to speak for the party in the state.

In a statement signed by its Media Coordinator and Publicity Secretary, Mr. Olawale Olatunde, the party described the publication as false, unauthorized and not representative of its official position.

According to the statement, the publication emanated from the camp of Mr. David Adesua and was neither issued nor approved by the leadership of the NDC in the state.

“The NDC Ekiti State Chapter states unequivocally that Mr. David Adesua is not authorized to speak for, represent, or issue statements on behalf of the NDC Ekiti State Chapter. Any attempt to present Mr. Adesua as a representative or spokesperson of the party is misleading, unauthorized and contrary to the constitution of the party,” the statement read.

The chapter added that Mr. Adesua is not recognized in any capacity to represent it going forward, and dissociated itself from any individual or group using the name, identity or authority of the NDC for purposes inconsistent with its interests and objectives.

The party warned that it will not hesitate to pursue legal and administrative remedies against any media organisation, platform or individual that knowingly publishes or disseminates unauthorized statements as its official position.

It expressed concern that newsmakermedia.com was used to disseminate narratives containing allegations of perjury, impersonation and false representation against the chapter, and urged media organisations to verify claims with the duly recognized leadership before publication.

“For the avoidance of doubt, Hon. Musa Arogundade remains the duly recognized State Chairman of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Ekiti State Chapter. He, and representatives duly authorized by him or by the appropriate organs of the party, are the only persons vested with the authority to officially communicate on behalf of or represent the NDC Ekiti State Chapter,” the statement added.

The party also defended its Senatorial Candidate for Ekiti South, Dr. Ayodele Ayokunle Olusegun (Dr. AA), describing attempts to misrepresent him as false and malicious.

It said Dr. Olusegun has demonstrated exemplary leadership in grassroots mobilisation and party building across the state and has consistently spoken against activities inimical to the growth of the party.

The chapter said it remains intact, united and growing, citing the formal launch of the “AA4SENATE EKITI SOUTH” campaign by Dr. Olusegun as the first official political activity in the state ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Quoting Dr. Olusegun’s recent appearance on Aye Oselu, the statement added: “Leadership must be about the people. Service must be dedicated to the people. From Ekiti South, we must begin the journey to RESCUE, REBUILD AND RISE NIGERIA. This is bigger than any individual. This is about the people, the party, and the future we desire.”