Overview
- Mugyenyi filed her application just before the final deadline and says she will campaign on the same eco‑socialist platform advanced by Yves Engler.
- She says she will withdraw if the NDP reverses its decision and allows Engler to run in the contest set to conclude at the March convention.
- Engler reported raising about $110,000 before being rejected and says he will return donations while urging supporters to contribute to Mugyenyi through the NDP portal if she is approved.
- The NDP says approved candidates gain access to the party membership list and must pay a $100,000 entry fee, with a final $25,000 instalment due by the end of January to appear on the ballot.
- The vetting committee cited Engler’s alleged echoing of Russian state narratives and intimidation of members and staff, accusations he denies while defending his criticism of increased defence spending.