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From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has moved to tighten control over affiliated groups and support organisations, directing that all non-governmental organisations and political support groups linked to the party must operate under its supervision.
This is just as it announced plans to introduce a comprehensive code of conduct for party officials and candidates.
The resolutions were adopted at the party’s second National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting and announced on Sunday night in a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director.
They come amid growing concerns over internal disagreements in some states following the party’s primaries and preparations for the 2027 general elections, including Kano, where the party leadership has accused its vice presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, of hijacking the party structure in favour of members of the Kwankwasiyya movement.
According to the party, such groups must not function independently or create parallel structures capable of undermining the authority of the party leadership.
Among the key decisions, the party reaffirmed the principle of party supremacy, declaring that all elected officials serving on its platform must consult the party before making major appointments or implementing government policies and programmes.
The NDC stated that while elected officials retain the right to appoint personal aides, broader governance decisions must reflect the position and direction of the party.
“The party remains supreme, and members are expected to align their personal interests and agendas with those of the party,” the statement said.
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Reaffirming its long-term vision, the NEC stressed that the NDC was being built as a lasting political institution rather than a platform centred on any individual, political movement or temporary political arrangement.
“The NDC is being built as an institution, not a personality cult, political movement, or Special Purpose Vehicle to be used and discarded,” the statement noted.
To achieve this, the NEC constituted a committee headed by the National Legal Adviser to develop guidelines that will govern the conduct of party leaders, elected officials and aspirants.
The party also established a National Reconciliation Committee to engage aggrieved members and address grievances arising from recent political activities within the organisation.
It urged members to remain committed to its growth and sustainability, insisting that loyalty must always be to the party and the national interest rather than to individual political figures.
On financial management, the NEC adopted stricter accountability measures for party officers and candidates. It said all funds under the control of party officials must be used strictly for party business, while candidates seeking elective offices would be required to fully disclose campaign contributions and expenditures.
According to the resolution, all funds raised by candidates or contributed to campaign activities must pass through designated party campaign accounts at the local government, state, zonal and national levels.
The party said the measure would apply to all elections, including governorship and presidential contests, as part of efforts to promote transparency and financial probity.
