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NDC not selling tickets to highest bidders — Dickson

NDC not selling tickets to highest bidders — Dickson

From Vanguard · () English

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  • Senator Seriake Dickson, a national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), denied allegations of selling nomination tickets.
  • He stated that the NDC does not award positions based on financial strength.
  • The party leader dismissed claims that tickets were being sold to the highest bidders.

Senator Seriake Dickson, a prominent national leader within the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has firmly refuted claims that the party is selling nomination tickets to aspirants. Dickson emphasized that the NDC's internal processes do not involve awarding positions based on financial capacity.

Dickson's statement directly addresses allegations suggesting that the party's nomination tickets are being offered to the highest bidders. He insisted that such practices are contrary to the NDC's principles and operational standards. The senator's remarks aim to clarify the party's position and assure stakeholders of its commitment to fair selection processes.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress leader's dismissal of these allegations underscores a commitment to internal party integrity. The focus remains on ensuring that political opportunities are not determined by wealth, but rather by other, unspecified, criteria within the party's framework.

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