By Jude Opara
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has unveiled sweeping measures aimed at strengthening party control over its affairs, signaling a determination to prevent influential political blocs from overshadowing the party’s institutional structure.
In resolutions reached at its second National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, the party emphasized that neither the Obidient Movement led by Peter Obi nor the Kwankwasiyya Movement led by Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso would be allowed to operate as parallel power centres within the party.
The NDC stressed that it is building a lasting political institution rather than a platform centered on individual politicians or political movements.
Peoples Daily reports that a key aspect of the new directives is the enforcement of strict financial oversight.
The party announced that all campaign funds raised by candidates, including those for presidential and governorship races, must be disclosed and managed through officially designated party accounts.
According to the party, candidates at all levels will be required to account for funds sourced and spent during election campaigns, with disclosures expected at local government, state, zonal and national levels.
The NEC also reaffirmed the supremacy of party structures over elected officials.
Under the new framework, governments elected on the NDC platform are expected to consult party organs before making major appointments or implementing significant policy decisions, except in matters relating to personal staff.
In another move aimed at consolidating authority, the party directed that all affiliated groups and organizations linked to the NDC must operate under its supervision and align with its structures and objectives.
The statement was signed by the party’s National Secretary, Osa Director, who disclosed that a committee headed by the National Legal Adviser has been established to draft a comprehensive code of conduct for party officials, candidates and elected representatives.
The NDC also announced the creation of a National Reconciliation Committee to engage dissatisfied members and address emerging grievances, a development seen as an attempt to contain growing internal tensions following recent disputes over party structures and candidate nominations.
The latest resolutions underscore the party leadership’s effort to assert institutional authority amid increasing influence from major political tendencies within the opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 elections.
