2027: Nigerians can donate N1,000, N2,000 to fund our campaign – NDC

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Sen. Seriake Dickson, National leader of the NDC.

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The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) says it plans to raise campaign funds from ordinary Nigerians in a bid to limit the influence of wealthy individuals on the country’s democracy.

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Speaking on Arise News’ Prime Time on Wednesday, the party’s national leader, Seriake Dickson, said Nigerians would be able to contribute as little as N1,000 towards the NDC’s activities.

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Dickson, who represents Bayelsa West in the Senate, described the NDC as the only political party in Nigeria that does not receive funding from the government treasury.

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“You cannot allow your democracy to be funded by moneybags and billionaires who are now trillionaires using government resources. You will continue to be oppressed,” Dickson said.

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“So, we have got to help Nigerian poor people, oppressed people, break loose from the oppressors. We want a process by which Nigerians, ordinary Nigerians, can contribute N1,000, N2,000, as it happens all over the world.”

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Dickson also said the party was consulting on the composition of its presidential campaign council and would announce the members soon.

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“We don’t want to do what the other party in government has done, publishing something and withdrawing it,” he said.

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He urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies and other relevant bodies to ensure free, fair and credible elections in 2027.

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“We will take our case to the Nigerian people, and every vote will be fought for. Every vote will be contested,” he said.

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