The clarification came on Wednesday from Theo Abu Agada, NDC Director of New Media and Strategic Communications. Agada responded after Ughulu’s faction issued a statement rejecting any absorption of its structures by the NDC and insisting the OK Movement is an independent political organisation.
According to Agada, the OK Movement known to and cooperating with the NDC did not authorise Ughulu’s statement. He described Ughulu’s group as the one National Leader Senator Seriake Dickson had cautioned against for operating in ways that work against the party and the broader Obidient movement.
“The OK movement that we know, did not authorize this statement,” Agada wrote on X. “The OK Movement that has been driving mobilization for the NDC across Nigeria is working closely with the party. The John Ughulu who authored this statement… is working against the NDC and the Obidient movement.”
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The dispute forms part of growing friction between the NDC and elements of the Obi-Kwankwaso (OK) Movement ahead of the 2027 general elections. The OK Movement supports NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso.
Earlier, Ughulu had rejected calls for the movement to collapse its national, state, local government and ward structures into the NDC. He argued that the organisation is independently structured and comprises supporters from various parties united behind Obi and Kwankwaso. He also defended the movement’s decision to set up its own campaign council, rejecting descriptions of the move as inappropriate.
NDC National Leader Senator Seriake Dickson had previously criticised support groups that attempt to operate as parallel or rival structures. Speaking while receiving former Secretary to the Government of the Federation Babachir Lawal into the party, Dickson stressed that support groups should focus on grassroots mobilisation and promoting the party and its candidates rather than competing for influence or control.
Dickson noted that the NDC welcomes multiple support groups and has mechanisms to coordinate them, but emphasised they must complement—not challenge—the official party structures.
Agada’s statement reinforces the party’s position that the recognised OK Movement continues close collaboration with the NDC toward the 2027 elections, while distancing the party from Ughulu’s independent stance.
This development highlights ongoing organisational challenges within the emerging opposition alliance as stakeholders prepare for the next general election cycle.
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