*The National Democratic Congress, in Nigeria, restates its commitment to building the political party as ‘a strong and enduring institution’ with emphasis on party supremacy
Emmanuel Akosile | ConsumerConnect
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has said it is committed to building the political party as a strong and enduring institution, with emphasis on party supremacy.
The party stated that programmes, policies, and appointments (except personal staff) of all governments elected on the platform of the party must be made in consultation with the party structure.
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Osa Director, National Publicity Secretary of NDC, who disclosed this in a statement at the weekend, said the party remains supreme, and members are expected to align their personal interests and agendas with those of the party.
Director stated the second NEC resolutions indicated that all affiliated groups and NGOs shall operate under the guidance and control of the party and must not function in parallel with, or independently of, the party structure.
The statement also noted that a comprehensive Code of Conduct shall be established for all party officials and candidates.
Director stated: To this end, a committee has been constituted under the leadership of the National Legal Adviser to develop the framework and guidelines.
The National Publicity Secretary disclosed the party has equally inaugurated the National Reconciliation Committee to reconcile all aggrieved members of the party.
The NDC stated: “The NDC is being built as an institution, not a personality cult, political movement, or Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to be used and discarded.
“Members are encouraged to remain committed to the party and contribute to its growth and sustainability for generations to come.”
The party’s NEC as well directed that at all times, and for all candidates and aspirants, total allegiance must be to the party and the national interest.
On financial probity, the party affirmed that it would enforce strict accountability in the management of party resources by all officers, and party funds must be used strictly for party business.
“For candidates, there must also be strict accountability for all funding received.
“Monies sourced by candidates at all levels, and contributions made by candidates to campaign accounts, must be fully disclosed to the party at the appropriate levels (local government, state, zonal, and national),” the statement noted.
Director added that “such funds must be received through dedicated party campaign accounts, including presidential and governorship campaign accounts of the party, as applicable.”