The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Rivers State has dismissed reports claiming that the name of its deputy governorship candidate, Dr Mike Barieenee Nwielaghi, was missing from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal.
The party’s media directorate described the report as false and misleading, insisting that Nwielaghi’s details had been successfully submitted and uploaded through the appropriate electoral process.
In a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Thursday, the Rivers NDC said Nwielaghi remains the party’s duly presented and recognised deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 election.
The party urged members of the public, its supporters and journalists to disregard reports suggesting otherwise, stressing the importance of verifying electoral information before sharing or publishing it.
The NDC said it remains committed to transparency, due process and issue-based political engagement as preparations for the 2027 elections continue.
Nwielaghi also confirmed that his name had been uploaded by INEC, expressing confidence in the party’s chances at the forthcoming poll.
He said the NDC was prepared to take over the leadership of Rivers State and provide what he described as better governance for residents.
The party’s governorship candidate, Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs, was also described by Nwielaghi as a popular figure with strong support among the people of the state.
