Ibrahim Kashim's resignation as the NDC governorship candidate in Bauchi State has set off a fresh round of accusations between two of Nigeria's political parties. The NDC is pointing a direct finger at the APC, claiming the ruling party is paying its candidates to abandon ship ahead of the elections.
The NDC is not taking the losses quietly. Party officials say they will replace any candidate who defects, making clear they intend to stay competitive in every state where they have fielded candidates.
The back-and-forth speaks to the pressure building across the Nigerian political scene as parties scramble to shore up their lineups. Whether the NDC's replacements can hold the line remains the real question.
Originally published by Premium Times.