NDC declares registration of support groups free, warns state chairmen against extortion

By Jude Opara

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has cautioned members of the party especially the state chairmen to desist from collecting money from interested support groups that wants to register with the party.

National Publicity Secretary (NPS) of the NDC, Osa Director said the clarification has become necessary following reports that some state chairmen were demanding registration fees from the support groups.

Director further stated that under the NDC, no state chapter is mandated to register any support group, as such responsibility lies solely on the national leadership of the party.

The statement reads in parts; “It has come to the attention of the leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) that some state chairmen are demanding registration fees from support groups.

The party wishes to state categorically as follows: “The registration of support groups is free. It does not attract any fee whatsoever.

“The registration of support groups is the exclusive prerogative of the Directorate of Support Groups. Therefore, all inquiries and registration must be directed to the Directorate of Support Groups at the National Headquarters of the party in Abuja.

“No State Chapter, officer, or official of the party is authorized to register support groups or collect money for that purpose under any guise.

“All State Chapters of the party are hereby directed to be properly guided and to comply strictly with this directive.
Any violation of this directive will attract appropriate disciplinary action in accordance with the constitution of the party”.

The NPS added that the NDC cherishes the support and partnership of all support groups, including the Obidient and Kwankwasiya Movements, and will continue to create an enabling environment for them to work for the victory of the party at all levels.