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El-Ameen Ibrahim
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has unveiled a fresh wave of internal reforms aimed at strengthening party structures, enforcing discipline, and entrenching institutional control over its affairs as part of resolutions reached at its second National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting.
The NEC also on financial accountability, announced stricter controls over party finances and campaign funding management.
According to the resolutions, all party officers would be subjected to strict accountability procedures in the handling of party resources, while funds generated for campaigns at all levels must be fully disclosed to the party structure.
The party further directed that all monies sourced by candidates and contributions made to campaign activities must pass through designated party campaign accounts at the local government, state, zonal, and national levels, including governorship and presidential campaign accounts where applicable.
In a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, on Sunday, the party said the new measures are designed to position the NDC as a durable political institution driven by collective responsibility rather than individual ambitions.
“Monies sourced by candidates at all levels, and contributions made by candidates to campaign accounts, must be fully disclosed to the party at the appropriate levels (local government, state, zonal, and national).
“Such funds must be received through dedicated party campaign accounts, including presidential and governorship campaign accounts of the party, as applicable.”
The party renewed emphasis on party supremacy.
According to the NEC, all governments elected on the platform of the NDC are expected to maintain close consultation with party organs on programmes, policy implementation, and appointments, excluding personal aides.
The party stressed that members must subordinate personal interests to the broader objectives and direction of the organisation.
“The party remains supreme, and members are expected to align their personal interests and agendas with those of the party,” the statement said.
In another major decision, the NDC directed that all affiliated groups and non-governmental organisations connected to the party must operate strictly within the framework and supervision of the party structure.
The NEC maintained that such bodies would no longer function independently or operate in parallel with official party organs.
As part of efforts to deepen internal discipline and ethical conduct, the party also approved plans for a comprehensive Code of Conduct for party officials and candidates.
To drive the initiative, a committee headed by the National Legal Adviser has been constituted to draft the framework and operational guidelines.
The NEC further moved to address lingering internal grievances with the inauguration of a National Reconciliation Committee mandated to engage aggrieved members and foster unity across party ranks.
The statement noted that the reconciliation effort forms part of broader attempts to consolidate stability within the organisation and prepare the party for future political engagements.
Reaffirming its long-term vision, the NDC declared that it would not operate as “a personality cult, political movement, or Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to be used and discarded.”
The party urged members to remain committed to sustaining the organisation across generations through loyalty, active participation, and institutional development.
“At all times, and for all candidates and aspirants, total allegiance must be to the party and the national interest,” the statement added.
The NDC leadership said the reforms represent part of broader institutional measures aimed at promoting transparency, strengthening internal cohesion, and building a sustainable political platform ahead of future electoral contests.
