The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) accuses the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of offering money and political appointments to induce members and candidates to defect. In separate reports, the NDC reacts to defections by describing the tactics as “desperate and malicious,” and it says the party is not unsettled by those leaving.
Across the coverage, the NDC frames the defectors as lacking ideological commitment and values, and it uses sharply negative language toward the defections. The party also says it will hold fresh congresses to select replacement candidates in affected constituencies, citing the Electoral Act, 2026.
Some outlets include additional background on specific resignations and possible next moves, noting that the NDC case is tied to reported departures. Daily Post and Nigerian Eye both focus on the allegation of bribery and inducements, while Vanguard foregrounds the NDC’s dismissal of defectors as wrongdoing and “bad rubbish,” using the same core claim that the APC is behind the defections.
