The leadership of our party ,the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has noted with concern a publication credited to one John Ugulu announcing a Presidential Campaign Council under the guise of “OK Movement.”
For the avoidance of doubt, the party wishes to state categorically as follows:
The party hereby dissociates itself in totality from the said OK Movement PCC announcement. It did not emanate from the party and should be disregarded by the public and the media.
All candidates of the party must appreciate that they are not running as independent candidates. They are products of the party and remain subject to the authority and discipline of the party. Therefore. only the party’s leadership can constitute and announce a Presidential Campaign Council PCC.
No member, candidate, or support group should, under any guise, undermine the party or demarket the party.
Henceforth, no individual or group is authorized to announce, constitute, or publish any campaign council, structure, or organ in the name of the party without prior approval from the National Working Committee (NWC).
The party recognizes and deeply appreciates the contributions of all support groups and encourages their continued support. We welcome even more support groups who identify with our mission to rescue Nigeria.
While the party will continue to work collaboratively with all support groups, such groups should not see themselves as alternative party structures or parallel organs of the party.
We expect a stop to unnecessary attacks against the party on whose platform our candidates are running. If there are any differences or grievances, support groups and members are advised to refer such matters to the party through appropriate internal channels for resolution rather than resorting to public attacks.
For this act of affront and his excesses during the primary election in Lagos State, and for his repeated disregard for party authority, the party is constrained to enforce disciplinary measures against Mr. Ugulu. He is hereby referred to the appropriate disciplinary organ of the party for necessary action in line with the provisions of the party’s constitution.
The party remains focused on its issue-based campaign and is committed to delivering a New Nigeria that is POssible.
Thank you.
E-Signed:
Senator Cleopas Moses
National Chairman
