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2027: NDC denies diverting aspirants’ donations

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  • The Nigeria Democratic Congress denies allegations that it diverted donations and levies collected from aspirants ahead of the 2027 general elections.
  • National Publicity Secretary Osa Director says the funds entered the party’s designated account, were documented, and were managed by authorized party organs.
  • The opposition party says it needed member and aspirant contributions to build a nationwide structure without access to government resources.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress has rejected allegations that money raised from aspirants ahead of the 2027 general elections was diverted, calling the reports a deliberate campaign of misinformation and propaganda.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, National Publicity Secretary Osa Director said donations and levies paid by aspirants, members and other supporters went directly into the party’s designated account. He said the funds were received and managed by the appropriate party organs.

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.

· Osa DirectorThe NDC publicity secretary explained why the party sought financial support from aspirants and members.

Director defended the fundraising by pointing to the party’s position as a new opposition platform without elected officeholders. “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,” he said. “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.”

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.

· Osa DirectorHe defended the party’s fundraising process.

He also denied claims that National Leader Seriake Dickson personally demanded or received money from aspirants. “The national leader of our party neither demanded nor received any money from any aspirant for personal use,” Director said. “All funds were duly received, receipted, and accounted for in line with global best practices.”

The party said voluntary contributions and levies were necessary to build a nationwide structure and field candidates without the resources available to incumbent administrations. It added that it would provide a full account of its finances as required by the Electoral Act and guidelines from the Independent National Electoral Commission.

The national leader of our party neither demanded nor received any money from any aspirant for personal use.

· Osa DirectorHe rejected allegations involving National Leader Seriake Dickson.
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