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The National Executive Committee, NEC of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, has further reached resolutions on running of the party’s activities.
In a statement signed by Osa Director, the National Publicity Secretary of the party, the NDC said that its second NEC resolutions are meant to take the party towards NDC towards institutionalization
The NDC said it is committed to building the party as a strong and enduring institution, with emphasis on party supremacy, adding that programs, 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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It maintained that the party “remains supreme, and members are expected to align their personal interests and agendas with those of the party.
“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 added that “A comprehensive Code of Conduct shall be established for all party officials and candidates. To this end, a committee has been constituted under the leadership of the National Legal Adviser to develop the framework and guidelines.”
It said a National Reconciliation Committee has been inaugurated to reconcile all aggrieved members of the party.
It said, “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.
“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 will 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). Such funds must be received through dedicated party campaign accounts, including presidential and governorship campaign accounts of the party, as applicable.”
A chieftain of the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, Datti Baba-Ahmed, says former Cross River State governor, Donald Duke, will defeat President Bola Tinubu and Peter Obi in a free, fair and credible election.
Featuring in an interview on Symfoni TV, Baba-Ahmed described Duke as one of the most qualified political figures in the country.
According to him, Nigerians have not fully appreciated the depth of his national appeal and leadership credentials.
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The Eastern Updates reports that Duke recently emerged as the presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP.
“In a free and fair election in Nigeria, Donald Duke is the winner,” Baba-Ahmed declared.
He also argued that many Nigerians underestimated Peter Obi before the 2023 election, warning that a similar mistake could be made regarding Duke’s prospects.
The Taminu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has criticised the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, over his recent advice to former president Goodluck Jonathan on next year’s general elections.
In a statement on Tuesday evening, the PDP said Keyamo lacks the moral authority to advise Jonathan.
The Eastern Updates reports that Keyamo had asked the ex-president to shelve the idea of running for president in 2027.
