Nigeria, May 31 -- A former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has said the alleged manipulation of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) primary election for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Senate seat highlights shortcomings within the party that must be addressed if it hopes to thrive as a credible opposition platform.

Mrs Ezekwesili maintained that any party presenting itself as an alternative to Nigerians must embody the values it advocates, including transparent and credible internal processes.

She stated this in a Facebook post while reacting to Aisha Yesufu's failed senatorial bid and allegations that the party's primary election was manipulated against her.

"It is therefore baffling that the NDC leadership failed to gu...