The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially exempted its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and vice-presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, from signing the party’s newly introduced anti-defection oath.
The decision was confirmed by the NDC National Secretary, Ikenna Enekweizu, during a live media appearance on Channels Television.
Similarly, in an exclusive chat with BusinessDay political correspondent, Osa Director, the National Publicity Secretary of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) also confirmed the party position.
The leadership of the NDC clarified that the core focus of the policy is to safe-keep the party structure rather than trap its top executive candidates. Related News El-Rufai’s bail conditions ‘incredibly difficult’, says Sanusi Lamido Again Oil price falls bringing hope of pre-war prices at the pumps in Nigeria PenCom partners NURTW to enrol nine million transport workers in pensions
The party stated that the anti-defection oath specifically targets candidates contesting for the National Assembly and state Houses of Assembly. These lawmakers frequently switch parties immediately after winning elections.
