The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC has debunked alleged favouritism and extortion during its candidate’s selection and financing process ahead of the 2027 general election.
NDC expressed concern over what it described as a wave of deliberate misinformation and propaganda being circulated by certain disgruntled elements against its national leader, Sen. Seriake Dickson.
The party, in a statement issued on Tuesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, refuted the claims.
Osa clarified that the party’s operations were funded through financial supports from aspirants, stakeholders and members of the public, stressing that Dickson never received money from any candidate or aspirant for his personal use.
‘As a new party without a president, governors, ministers, or other holders of public office, the task of building and sustaining the party posed an existential challenge.
‘The NDC therefore took a proactive decision to solicit financial support from aspirants, stakeholders, and members of the public to fund party operations.
‘This is provided for in the party’s constitution. 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.
I’t is standard practice worldwide for political parties to receive donations, levies, and contributions from members, supporters, and stakeholders.
‘The National Leader of our party neither demanded nor received any money from any aspirant for personal use.’ He said.
The NDC spokesperson noted that all funds were duly received, receipted, and accounted for in line with global best practices.
He maintained that the financing of political parties through membership subscriptions and contributions is a universally accepted practice.
Osa assured that the NDC will render a full account of all its finances as required by the Electoral Act and INEC guidelines, as and when due.
He reiterated that the party is strictly funded by donations, levies, and contribution from members, stakeholders, and well-wishers.
The NDC National Publicity Secretary urged members of the public to disregard the allegations as he challenged whoever claimed to have paid money to any individual within the party to come out with proof.
He claimed that the party’s ticket, particularly the presidential and vice-presidential tickets were offered free-of-charge.
