The aggrieved aspirant alleged that despite winning the party's primary through a transparent process, his name was excluded from the list submitted by the party, claiming that the decision was motivated by his Muslim faith.
Addressing journalists, the aspirant described the action as unjust, discriminatory and a betrayal of democratic principles, insisting that he fulfilled all constitutional and party requirements to contest the election.
According to him, the alleged substitution undermines internal democracy and sends a dangerous signal that merit and the will of party members can be sacrificed on religious grounds.
"I won the primary election fairly, but my name was dropped simply because I am a Muslim. This is unacceptable and contrary to the principles of fairness and justice," he was quoted as saying.
The aspirant called on the leadership of the NDC to reverse the decision and restore his mandate, warning that failure to address the matter could deepen divisions within the party and erode public confidence in its commitment to equity.
He also appealed to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other relevant authorities to ensure that political parties comply with electoral laws and respect the outcome of duly conducted primaries.
The development has sparked reactions among party supporters and political observers, with some calling for an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the alleged substitution.
As of the time of filing this report, the NDC had not issued an official response to the allegations.
The Analyst Online Media reports that the controversy comes amid heightened political activities ahead of forthcoming elections, with political parties facing increasing scrutiny over candidate selection processes and adherence to internal democratic practices
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