Fresh Crisis Hits NDC As Party Disowns Oghulu-Led OK Movement Statement

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has rejected a statement attributed to the OK Movement led by John Oghulu, declaring that the faction is not recognised by the party.
The development followed Oghulu’s earlier claim that the OK Movement would not surrender its national, state, local government and ward structures to the NDC.
In a statement on Wednesday, NDC Director of New Media and Strategic Communications, Theo Abu Agada, said the movement known and recognised by the party did not authorise Oghulu’s statement.
Agada maintained that the OK Movement working with the NDC remains committed to mobilising support for the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The dispute comes after NDC National Leader, Senator Seriake Dickson, warned that support groups affiliated with the party should not establish rival structures or compete with the party for influence.
Dickson had said support groups were created to complement political parties by mobilising grassroots support and promoting their candidates.
However, Oghulu reportedly insisted that the OK Movement was an independent political organisation comprising members of different political parties who support NDC presidential candidates Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso.
Reacting to the development, Agada accused Oghulu of working against the NDC and the Obidient Movement.
He said the OK Movement recognised by the NDC was actively working with the party and had not authorised the controversial statement.
According to Agada, “The OK Movement that we know, did not authorize this statement.”
He added that Oghulu was the individual referred to by Dickson in his warning against groups working against the party.
The development has opened a fresh dispute over the structure and role of support groups within the NDC as preparations for the 2027 elections intensify.