NDC excludes Obi and Kwankwaso from anti-defection oath
Peter Obi and his running mate Rabiu Kwankwaso have been exempted from a new anti-defection oath by the Nigeria Democratic Congress. The party’s National Secretary, Ikenna Enekweizu, announced this decision, explaining it was an administrative move by the party leadership. The oath is meant to discourage elected officials from leaving the party after elections. The exemption applies only to the presidential and vice-presidential candidates.
Key takeaways
- Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso are not required to sign the NDC’s new anti-defection oath.
- The oath is grounded in the party’s constitution and aims to prevent defections after elections.
- Ikenna Enekweizu stated that the policy mainly targets national and state assembly members, not presidential or gubernatorial candidates.
- The measure was introduced to protect the party’s structure and ensure loyalty among elected officials.
- Political defections have been a recurring issue in Nigeria, prompting parties to enforce stricter internal rules.
