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Nigeria Democratic Congress outlines resolutions for party strengthening and accountability
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The Nigeria Democratic Congress NDC has announced a series of resolutions from its National Executive Committee meeting, aimed at institutionalizing the party, promoting accountability, and reinforcing party supremacy. According to a statement by National Publicity Secretary Osa Director, the NDC is committed to building a strong and enduring institution where governments elected on its platform remain accountable to the party structure. The party emphasized that programs, policies, and appointments of elected governments, excluding personal staff, must be made in consultation with the party. Members are expected to subordinate personal interests to collective objectives, as the party remains supreme. The NDC also directed all affiliated groups and non-governmental organizations to operate under its guidance and control, rather than independently. A committee, led by the National Legal Adviser, has been formed to develop a comprehensive Code of Conduct for party officials and candidates. Additionally, a National Reconciliation Committee has been inaugurated to address and reconcile aggrieved members. The NDC stressed that it is being built as a long-term political institution, not a vehicle for individual ambitions, and urged members to commit to its growth and sustainability. The party also pledged to enforce strict financial accountability among its officers and candidates, requiring full disclosure of all funds raised by candidates and contributions to campaign accounts th
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