The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has defended its decision to solicit funds from aspirants, stakeholders and others ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying the move is being misrepresented. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, the party expressed concern over what it described as a wave of deliberate misinformation and propaganda by disgruntled elements regarding its candidate selection and financing process. The NDC said the clarification was necessary to set the record straight, according to Leadership.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has rejected reports alleging irregularities in its candidate selection and financing ahead of the 2027 general elections, insisting there were no illegal payments or favouritism in the process. According to the party, its official Seriake Dickson neither demanded nor received money from aspirants seeking tickets. The NDC defended its use of donations and levies, maintaining that its internal procedures complied with the rules governing the selection of candidates.

Premium Times reports that a spokesperson for the NDC said the party is financed through contributions from members, stakeholders, and supporters rather than money drawn from government treasuries. According to the spokesperson, public funds are not used to support the party’s activities. The statement was presented as an explanation of the party’s funding structure, while the brief report provides no figures, donor names, or independent verification of the claim.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has raised concerns over what it describes as a wave of deliberate misinformation and propaganda being circulated against the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to Naija News, the party denied allegations of favouritism in the sale of its nomination tickets and rejected claims that it collected illegal payments, insisting its processes remain fair. The party urged the public to disregard the reports, which it said were aimed at damaging its reputation.

Nigeria's NDC party has denied allegations that Peter Obi received personal payments from aspirants ahead of the 2027 elections. According to the party, all contributions were paid into a designated party account rather than to any individual. The NDC described the claims of illegal payments as false and announced it would pursue legal action against those spreading the allegations, seeking to clear the names of the party and Obi.

Human rights activist Dickson Iroegbu warned that there would be a revolution if the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) is prevented from appearing on the ballot for the 2027 general elections. Iroegbu made this statement during an interview on the Mic-On podcast with media personality Seun Okinbaloye, highlighting the potential consequences of excluding the NDC from the electoral process.