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By News Desk

Prime Brief Media | June 18, 2026

ABUJA, NIGERIA — The indemnity bond introduced by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) to curtail defection of members to other parties after winning elections has come under serious scrutiny across platforms.

The party introduced a new measure aimed at discouraging political defections by requiring its candidates to sign indemnity forms, committing them to vacate their seats if they leave the party after winning an election. Some experts said the decision is a welcome step to curb the activities of the country's "nomadic" politicians.

The move was unveiled on Tuesday by the party's National Chairman, Senator Moses Cleopas, during a signing ceremony attended by aspirants and candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections at the party's National Secretariat.

A political scientist at the University of Ilorin, Prof. Gbade Ojo, described the proposed undertaking as a reflection of the weaknesses in Nigeria's democratic culture, arguing that politicians often lack ideological commitment to the parties they join. However, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Salman Jawondo, disagreed, insisting that the undertaking does not violate any constitutional provision or fundamental right.

A close associate of Mr. Peter Obi, the NDC presidential candidate, told Daily Trust that the measure is not intended for the presidential candidate of the party.