Episode
Why We Asked Party Candidates To Sign Anti-defection Affidavits – NDC
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- Nigeria Daily
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- Jun 17, 2026
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- 920
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Summary
For years, political defections have remained a recurring feature of Nigeria's democratic journey, with politicians frequently moving from one party to another after winning elections. Now, the National Democratic Congress, NDC, has introduced a policy requiring all candidates seeking elective offices on its platform to sign anti-defection affidavits and indemnity forms, committing themselves to vacate their seats if they leave the party after winning elections. The move has sparked fresh deb...