NDC accuses APC of bribing its candidates, labels defecting ones ‘bad rubbish’

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has vehemently criticized the All Progressives Congress (APC), alleging the ruling party is offering bribes to its candidates. In a scathing statement on Tuesday, the opposition party also lambasted the recent defection of several of its political candidates to the governing party, describing it as "good riddance to bad rubbish."

According to the NDC, the APC has resorted to enticing "money-minded" candidates with cash, political positions, and material rewards to sway them from the opposition. Osa Director Esq., the NDC's National Publicity Secretary, stated that those who accepted these inducements never genuinely aligned themselves with the party's values and ideals.

He declared that such individuals are "never truly of us" and urged them to seek luck in their political misadventures. In response to the defections, the NDC plans to employ the Electoral Act, 2026, to hold new congresses in the affected constituencies, vowing to produce reliable, capable, and trustworthy replacements. The opposition party dismissed the APC's tactics as "the last kicks of a dying horse," urging supporters to remain calm and confident that the upcoming primaries will yield trustworthy candidates.

The NDC reaffirmed its dedication to restoring good governance, enhancing national security, and fostering economic growth across the nation.