2027: NDC Rejects Billionaire-Driven Campaign Funding

The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, says it plans to rely on financial contributions from ordinary Nigerians to fund its activities ahead of the 2027 general elections, in an effort to reduce the influence of wealthy individuals on the country’s democratic process. Speaking on Arise News’ Prime Time on Wednesday, the party’s national leader, Seriake Dickson, said Nigerians would be able to contribute as little as N1,000 or N2,000 towards the party’s campaign. Dickson, who represents Bayelsa West in the Senate, described the NDC as the only political party in Nigeria that does not receive funding from the government treasury. He argued that allowing democracy to depend heavily on wealthy individuals who use public resources to finance political activities could leave ordinary Nigerians vulnerable to undue influence and oppression. According to him, the party wants to establish a system through which Nigerians can collectively support its political activities through modest contributions.

Dickson also disclosed that the NDC was consulting on the composition of its presidential campaign council and would announce its members after the process is concluded. He said the party was determined to avoid announcing a campaign council prematurely and later withdrawing or changing the list. The senator further called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, security agencies and other relevant institutions to ensure that the 2027 elections are free, fair and credible. He said the NDC would present its case directly to Nigerians and remain committed to defending the votes cast during the election. Dickson stressed that the party would contest every vote, urging Nigerians to participate in the democratic process and support efforts to ensure that the outcome of the 2027 elections reflects the choices of voters.

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