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

The Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, Sam Amadi, has described the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) anti-defection policy as “dubious,” raising concerns over the party’s recent move to enforce stricter loyalty measures on its members.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The NDC had introduced a loyalty affidavit policy aimed at preventing elected officials from defecting after securing electoral victory on its platform. According to the party, the initiative is intended to safeguard institutional integrity and ensure that candidates remain committed to the mandate given by voters.

The party’s National Chairman, Moses Cleopas, explained that the policy was introduced in response to recurring cases of politicians abandoning the parties that sponsored them into office.

However, speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme, Amadi questioned the rationale behind the policy, arguing that it reflects distrust in the party’s own candidates.

He maintained that the party should instead focus on winning elections and securing political power rather than attempting to restrict defection after victory.

“I think this NDC’s anti-defection policy is dubious. The psychology and sense in which the party is pushing this act could be considered as a distrust in its candidates and shows weakness,” Amadi said.

He added that political loyalty often shifts after elections, noting that many politicians tend to align with winning parties.

“Their focus should be on winning the election and the presidency. Once you win the presidency, the people there will stay with you. And so history shows that once you lose, people will likely move to the winner’s party,” he said.

Amadi further argued that the policy does not demonstrate strength or coherence but instead reflects uncertainty within the party.

“So, for me, at this point, it does not suggest strength. It does not suggest coherence. It rather suggests distrust of their own candidates,” he added.

He concluded that while the policy may appear innovative on the surface, it ultimately signals internal weakness and lack of confidence in those flying the party’s ticket.