Why NDC candidates sign anti-defection affidavits – National Publicity Secretary

By Lawrence Agbo
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has defended its requirement that all candidates seeking elective offices on its platform sign anti-defection affidavits pledging not to defect from the party after winning elections.
Speaking during an appearance on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Thursday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, said the measure is a constitutional provision designed to strengthen party discipline and deepen democratic culture.
According to him, the anti-defection policy is clearly outlined in Article 16 of the party’s constitution and applies to candidates contesting governorship, National Assembly and other electiv...