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NDC Discloses N8.5bn Income, N2.4bn Spending in Seven Months

• Cleopas: Members deserve to know how party funds are managed •Party unveils campaign council, commissions national secretariat •Umeh seeks greater funding for state chapters as chairman pledges reconciliation Sunday

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has revealed that it earned N8.529 billion from nomination forms, membership dues, levies, and contributions during its first seven months of existence. Simultaneously, the party spent N2.402 billion on primaries, publicity, staff salaries, and various other activities. The financial disclosure was made at the party's National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja, which was attended by notable figures including the party's National Chairman, Senator Moses Cleopas, Presidential Candidate Mr. Peter Obi, his Vice, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and other leading party members.

Cleopas emphasized the importance of transparency and accountability in the party's financial management, stating that the decision to release the financial figures was not influenced by any external criticisms or allegations, but rather a reflection of the party's commitment to responsible leadership. The NDC has also recently inaugurated its presidential campaign council and commissioned its national secretariat in Abuja's Jabi Area, part of its preparations for the 2027 general elections.

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