NDC Accuses APC of Bribing Candidates to Defect

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of trying to weaken its ranks by offering financial incentives, political appointments, and other benefits to its candidates to secure their defection. This accusation was made in a statement signed by NDC National Publicity Secretary Osa Director.

The NDC described these alleged inducements as desperate attempts by the APC to undermine its political strength. The party announced plans to conduct fresh congresses to elect replacement candidates in constituencies affected by the defections.

The NDC stated that some candidates had abandoned the party for financial and personal benefits from the APC. It condemned the defections, asserting that those who left lacked the ideological commitment expected of NDC members.

The party expressed confidence that these defections would not hinder its political ambitions and portrayed them as a sign of the APC's declining fortunes, asserting that the ruling party would face defeat in the upcoming election.