The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has expressed concern over what it termed a wave of deliberate misinformation and propaganda being circulated by certain disgruntled elements regarding the party’s candidate selection and financing process ahead of the 2027 general elections.
NDC in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary Osa Director, said as a new party without a president, governors, ministers, or other holders of public office, the task of building and sustaining the platform posed an existential challenge.
Director said the NDC therefore took a proactive decision to solicit financial support from aspirants, stakeholders, and members of the public to fund party operations as provided for in the party’s constitution.
He said all such contributions, levies, and donations were paid directly into the designated party account and received and managed by the appropriate organs of the party.
“It is standard practice worldwide for political parties to receive donations, levies, and contributions from members, supporters, and stakeholders,” Director stated.
He said the party’s National Leader, Senate Seriake Dickson
neither demanded nor received any money from any aspirant for personal use.
According to him, all funds were duly received, receipted, and accounted for in line with global best practices as the financing of political parties through membership subscriptions and contributions is a universally accepted practice.
“The party will render a full account of all its finances as required by the Electoral Act and INEC guidelines, as and when due.
“Any serious political leader starting a campaign or building a national party understands what it takes: commitment, selflessness, strategic planning, and the resources required to build an opposition party in the current circumstances of our country — within months of a general election — while fielding candidates for all positions and in almost every constituency.
