
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.
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