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The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) is facing fresh political developments as reports emerge of a governorship candidate leaving the party, another postponement of its national campaign council inauguration, and the death of former Delta State Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan.
The NDC has postponed the inauguration of its National Campaign Council, originally scheduled for October 20, to October 26, 2026. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, attributed the change to presidential candidate Peter Obi’s tight schedule and an important overseas engagement. The latest postponement has raised questions about the party’s preparations for the 2027 general election.
In another development, reports say an NDC governorship candidate has dumped the party, adding to the challenges facing the opposition party. The circumstances surrounding the reported departure remain an important part of the story.
Meanwhile, former Delta State Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan has died. A family source told Channels Television that he passed away in a hospital in Abuja on Monday, October 19, 2026, after a period of illness. Uduaghan governed Delta State from 2007 to 2015.
What do these developments mean for the NDC’s internal stability and its preparations for 2027? And what legacy does Uduaghan leave behind in Delta politics?
Watch for the latest updates and analysis.