The Nigeria Democratic Congress has denied allegations that donations and levies raised from aspirants ahead of the 2027 general elections were diverted, insisting that all funds contributed to the party were paid into its designated account and managed by the appropriate party organs.
The party, in a statement issued on Tuesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, described reports and allegations surrounding its candidate selection and financing process as a deliberate campaign of misinformation and propaganda allegedly being promoted by disgruntled elements.
The denial comes amid growing political activities and preparations by political parties and aspirants ahead of the 2027 general elections, with emerging political platforms seeking to strengthen their structures, recruit members and raise funds for electioneering activities.
The NDC, which has been positioning itself as an opposition platform ahead of the polls, said its status as a party without elected officeholders had made it necessary to seek financial support from members, stakeholders, aspirants and other supporters.
Director said, “As a new party without a president, governors, ministers, or other holders of public office, the task of building and sustaining the party posed an existential challenge.
