NDC SPOKESPERSON URGES PARTY TO SANCTION ‘OPPORTUNISTIC’ ACTIVISTS

The spokesperson for the New Democratic Congress, Theo Agada, has called on the party leadership to take action against content creators he accused of presenting themselves as political activists for personal interests.

Agada made the call in a post on X on Saturday while reacting to a video shared by a content creator identified as Flag Boy NG.

In the video, Flag Boy NG appeared wearing a shirt associated with the Obidient Movement while displaying political flags and materials linked to Peter Obi and the NDC. He later removed the shirt, gathered the political materials and set them on fire.

The footage attracted reactions on social media, with some viewers interpreting the action as an indication that the content creator was distancing himself from the NDC and the wider political movement associated with Obi.

Reacting to the development, Agada criticised what he described as a growing trend of content creators using political activism to pursue personal interests.

He urged the NDC leadership to remove individuals he described as “opportunistic content creators masquerading as activists” as the country moves closer to the 2027 general elections.

Agada questioned the motives of people involved in independent political movements and suggested that financial interests, including campaign donations, could be influencing some of the disputes within such groups.

His comments came amid increasing political activity and mobilisation ahead of the 2027 elections, with opposition parties and political movements seeking to build stronger structures and attract supporters.

The NDC has increasingly attracted attention among supporters of Peter Obi, the former Anambra State governor and 2023 presidential candidate, although discussions surrounding the party and Obi's political future remain ongoing.

The video that prompted Agada's reaction showed Flag Boy NG removing political flags and other materials before setting them ablaze. The footage ended with a graphic carrying Nigerian flags.

However, it was not independently established whether the act represented a formal decision by the content creator to withdraw his support for the NDC or the political movement associated with Obi.

Agada's statement nonetheless renewed debate about the role of independent content creators and online activists in Nigeria's emerging political movements.

With political parties already positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 elections, social media personalities are expected to play an increasingly prominent role in political communication, mobilisation and public debate.

The controversy also highlights the tensions that can arise when informal online movements operate alongside established political parties and their official structures.

For the NDC, the spokesperson's comments signal a desire for greater control and discipline among individuals who publicly associate themselves with the party while operating independent political platforms.

The party is expected to continue strengthening its structures and engaging supporters as preparations for the 2027 general elections gather momentum.