June 18, 2026
The NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and vice-presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, (BBC)
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has exempted its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and vice-presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, from the party’s newly introduced anti-defection oath aimed at discouraging elected officials from abandoning the platform after winning elections.
The National Secretary of the party, Ikenna Enekweizu, disclosed this on Wednesday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he defended the policy against criticisms that it violates constitutional provisions.
According to Enekweizu, the requirement for candidates to sign an oath of loyalty is backed by the party’s constitution and is intended to safeguard the NDC from the wave of defections that have weakened several political parties in recent years.
