The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has denied allegations of illegal payments and favouritism in its candidate selection and financing process ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The party, in a statement issued on Monday by its National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, said claims that aspirants were required to make payments to secure party tickets were false.
The NDC said that as a new political party without elected public office holders, including a president, governors or ministers, it had relied on donations, levies and contributions from aspirants, members, stakeholders and well-wishers to fund its operations.
According to the party, all contributions were paid directly into its designated account and managed by the appropriate organs.