NDC’s Anti-Defection Policy Is Dubious” — Sam Amadi Sparks Debate

According to IReporter Online, the Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, Sam Amadi, has described the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) anti-defection policy as questionable, arguing that it reflects a deeper issue of distrust within the party.

The NDC recently introduced a loyalty affidavit policy aimed at preventing elected officials from defecting after securing electoral victories on its platform. The party said the initiative was designed to safeguard its institutional integrity and ensure that representatives remain faithful to the mandate given to them by voters. National Chairman of the party, Moses Cleopas, explained that the decision was driven by recurring cases of politicians abandoning the parties that sponsored their elections.

Reacting to the development during an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Prime Time’ programme, Amadi faulted the policy, stating that it exposes a lack of confidence in the party’s own candidates. He argued that the NDC should be more focused on winning elections and securing the presidency rather than enforcing internal restrictions.

Amadi further noted that political history shows that loyalty often shifts toward winning parties after elections, suggesting that the policy does not demonstrate strength or coherence but rather signals internal distrust and organisational weakness. He maintained that while the initiative may appear innovative, it ultimately reflects insecurity within the party structure.