NDC, Others React To Push For Single Opposition Presidential Candidate

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and the Social Democratic Party (SDP) reacted yesterday to calls for the opposition parties to back a single candidate ahead of the next year’s presidential election.
Although both parties said the idea was welcome, the NDC said the voters will ultimately decide which party to vote for while the SDP said various political movements and initiatives are currently building around its presidential candidate and his capacity to provide leadership.
The Labour Party, on its part, said its platform already represents the strongest and most organically structured coalition capable of winning the presidency in Nigeria.
The spokespersons of Peoples Democra...