The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has declared its commitment to building a strong political institution rather than a personality-driven movement, while unveiling new financial accountability measures requiring candidates to disclose all campaign funds received and spent during elections.
The resolutions were reached during the party’s second National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting and made public on Sunday through a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director.
According to the party, the NDC is focused on establishing a sustainable political structure founded on transparency, discipline, internal democracy, and party supremacy, rather than being centred on the influence of individual politicians.
“The NDC is being built as an institution, not a personality cult, political movement, or Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to be used and discarded,” the statement read.
The party stressed that all members, aspirants, and elected officials must demonstrate unwavering loyalty to the organisation and place national interest above personal ambitions.
As part of its efforts to strengthen transparency and accountability, the NDC announced that all funds raised for political campaigns must be fully disclosed to the party and managed through designated campaign accounts.
The party stated that candidates would be required to provide detailed records of all campaign contributions and expenditures. It added that funds sourced by candidates, as well as donations made to campaign accounts, must be disclosed to party authorities at the local government, state, zonal, and national levels.
Furthermore, the NDC directed that campaign funds for presidential, governorship, and other elective positions must pass through officially approved party campaign accounts to ensure proper oversight and accountability.
Reaffirming the supremacy of party structures, the NDC maintained that elected officials serving under its platform would be expected to consult the party before making major policy decisions and key appointments, with the exception of personal staff appointments.
“The party remains supreme, and members are expected to align their personal interests and agendas with those of the party,” the statement noted.
The party also directed that all affiliated groups and non-governmental organisations associated with it must operate under its supervision and remain accountable to established party structures.
To strengthen discipline within the organisation, the NEC approved plans for a comprehensive code of conduct that will guide the behaviour of party officials and candidates. A committee headed by the National Legal Adviser has been tasked with developing the framework.
In addition, the NEC inaugurated a National Reconciliation Committee to engage dissatisfied members, address internal grievances, and promote unity within the party.
The NDC urged its members nationwide to remain committed to building a resilient political institution capable of enduring beyond current political contests and serving future generations.
NDC Rejects Personality Politics, Introduces Mandatory Campaign Fund Disclosure
