Politics
NDC: No Money Exchanged For Presidential, Vice-Presidential Tickets
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has denied allegations of illegal payments, favouritism and the sale of party tickets ahead of the 2027 general elections.
This is contained in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, in Abuja.
The statement states that all donations, levies and contributions from aspirants, members and stakeholders were paid directly into its designated account and managed by the appropriate party organs.
It explains that, as a new political party without elected public office holders, it had to mobilise resources to establish its structures and prepare for the 2027 elections.
The statement stresses that its National Leader neither demanded nor received money from any aspirant for personal use, adding that there was no record of him soliciting funds from anyone since the formation of the party.
It says claims that party tickets were sold were false, noting that the presidential and vice-presidential tickets were offered free of charge based on the quality of the candidates.
The statement maintains that its financing model was based on donations, levies and contributions from members, stakeholders and well-wishers, rather than funds from government treasuries.
It assures that a full account of its finances would be rendered in accordance with the Electoral Act and guidelines of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.
According to the statement, the party challenges anyone claiming to have paid money to individuals outside the designated party account to provide evidence, warning that it would not shield anyone found culpable.
The statement describes the allegations as a deliberate campaign of misinformation aimed at damaging the reputation of the party and its leadership as the party gains wider acceptance across the country.
It urges the media and the public to disregard what it described as false narratives, assuring that it remained committed to transparency, due process and justice in its operations.
The party also says its leadership was considering legal action against those responsible for spreading the allegations.