Sam Amadi Questions NDC’s Anti-Defection Policy
Sam Amadi, director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, described the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) anti-defection policy as dubious during an interview on Arise Television’s “Prime Time” programme.
He argued that the measure reveals a lack of trust in the party’s own candidates and signals weakness rather than strength.
The NDC leadership, including National Chairman Moses Cleopas, says the rule is intended to protect the party’s institutional integrity and ensure that elected officials remain loyal to the mandate given by voters.
Cleopas explained that the policy was prompted by repeated cases of politicians defecting from the parties that sponsored them into office.
Amadi countered that the NDC should concentrate on winning elections and securing the presidency, asserting that victory naturally encourages loyalty among office‑holders.
He added that once a party loses power, supporters tend to shift to the winning side, making anti‑defection rules unnecessary and indicative of internal doubt.
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