By Chimezie Godfrey
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has unveiled a series of far-reaching resolutions aimed at strengthening internal democracy, enforcing financial accountability, promoting party supremacy and transforming the party into a sustainable political institution.
The resolutions, adopted at the party’s second National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, include the establishment of a National Reconciliation Committee, the development of a comprehensive Code of Conduct for party officials and candidates, and new measures to ensure transparency in campaign financing and party administration.
According to Osa Director, National Publicity Secretary of the NDC, the decisions reflect the party’s determination to build a strong institution anchored on discipline, accountability and collective leadership.
”The NDC is committed to building the party as a strong and enduring institution, with emphasis on party supremacy,” Director stated.
He explained that under the new framework, all governments elected on the platform of the party would be required to consult the party structure before making key policy decisions, appointments and implementing major programmes, except in matters relating to personal staff appointments.
According to him, the NEC reaffirmed that the party remains supreme and that members must align their individual interests and political ambitions with the overall objectives and values of the party.
The party also resolved that all affiliated groups, support organisations and non-governmental organisations associated with the NDC must operate under the guidance and control of the party and should not function independently of established party structures.
Director disclosed that the NEC approved the creation of a comprehensive Code of Conduct for all party officials and candidates as part of efforts to strengthen discipline and accountability within the organisation.
According to him, a committee headed by the party’s National Legal Adviser has been constituted to develop the framework and operational guidelines for the code.
In a move aimed at fostering unity, the party also inaugurated a National Reconciliation Committee to engage aggrieved members and address internal disputes.
Director said the initiative forms part of broader efforts to consolidate cohesion and strengthen the party ahead of future electoral contests.
He stressed that the NDC was being deliberately built as an institution rather than a personality-driven platform, political movement or temporary political vehicle.
”The NDC is being built as an institution, not a personality cult, political movement, or Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to be used and discarded,” he said.
According to the National Publicity Secretary, members were encouraged to remain committed to the party’s long-term growth and sustainability while placing party interests and the national interest above personal ambitions.
On financial management, Director said the NEC adopted strict accountability measures to govern the management of party resources at all levels.
He stated that party officers would be required to ensure that all funds entrusted to them are used strictly for party business and in accordance with approved financial procedures.
The party also resolved to strengthen oversight of campaign financing by candidates seeking elective positions on its platform.
According to Director, all funds sourced by candidates and contributions made to campaign structures must be fully disclosed to the party at the appropriate local government, state, zonal and national levels.
He added that campaign funds would be received only through designated party accounts, including governorship and presidential campaign accounts where applicable, to ensure transparency and accountability.
The NEC maintained that the measures are necessary to deepen institutional governance, promote integrity in party administration and position the NDC as a credible and enduring political alternative capable of serving future generations.
NDC Affirms Party Supremacy, Sets Up Reconciliation Committee, Moves to Institutionalise Internal Governance
