The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of offering money, political appointments and other incentives to lure some of its candidates into defecting ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The opposition party described the defections as “good riddance to bad rubbish”, insisting that those who left lacked commitment to its values and ideology.
The NDC’s National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, made the allegations in a statement, claiming that the APC was using financial and political inducements to weaken the party.
“The NDC is fully aware of the desperate and malicious tactics of the APC, which has resorted to offering money, political appointments, and other material incentives to induce some money-minded candidates of our party to jump ship,” the statement read.
The party, however, did not identify the candidates allegedly bribed or provide evidence to substantiate the claim.
The NDC said it would conduct fresh congresses to select replacement candidates in constituencies affected by the defections, citing provisions of the Electoral Act, 2026.
“For those who have fallen for this bait, it is clear that they lack the values, virtues, and ideological commitment associated with our great party. They were never truly of us,” Director said.
The party urged its members and supporters not to be discouraged by the departures, maintaining that they would not derail its political plans.
The NDC also criticised the APC’s approach to opposition politics and expressed confidence in its preparations for the 2027 elections, although it did not provide evidence for its prediction of the ruling party’s defeat.
Reaffirming its stated commitment to governance, security and prosperity, the party declared: “A New Nigeria is possible. We can do it!”
The APC’s response to the NDC’s allegations was not included in the statement or the reports reviewed.
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