Nigeria Democratic Congress Enforces Party Supremacy and Financial Reforms

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) adopted a series of institutional reforms during its second National Executive Committee meeting on June 7, 2026, to transition the organization from a personality-driven platform into a sustainable political institution. These resolutions emphasize party supremacy, requiring all elected officials on the NDC platform to consult party structures before making major decisions regarding government policies and appointments.

To prevent the emergence of parallel power structures, the party ordered all affiliated NGOs and political support groups to operate under its direct supervision. These measures follow internal conflicts in Kano, where party leadership accused vice presidential candidate Rabiu Kwankwaso of hijacking party structures to benefit the Kwankwasiyya movement.

Financial accountability is a central pillar of the new mandates. All candidates must now fully disclose campaign contributions and expenditures, routing all funds through designated party accounts at the local, state, zonal, and national levels. Additionally, party officers are prohibited from using party funds for non-party business.

To maintain internal discipline and resolve grievances, the NDC established a National Reconciliation Committee and a Code of Conduct Committee led by the National Legal Adviser. Together, these actions aim to ensure that members align their personal interests with the collective goals of the party.