NDC moves to end political defections, makes candidates sign indeminity forms

June 16, 2026

Says Party will rely on the Affidavit when Candidates leave after winning Elections

By Henry Umoru

ABUJA – AHEAD of 2027 Presidential and general elections, the National Leadership of the National Democratic Congress, NDC has made all its Governorship amd National Assembly candidates to sign the mandatory indemnity forms.

According to the party, this is stringent anti-defection policy aimed at preserving party loyalty and strengthening Nigeria’s democratic institutions, just as it warned that the party would rely on the affidavit when candidates dump the party for other political paries after winning elections.