NDC anti-defection law: Political loyalty or coercion?, By Zainab Suleiman Okino (opens original article in a new tab)

The NDC in Nigeria is implementing a loyalty oath for members to prevent defection, but its leaders' past party-hopping and the policy's potential to create a cult-like image have sparked debate.

• NDC requests members to sign loyalty oaths to prevent defection.
• The party's leaders, Obi and Kwankwaso, have histories of switching parties, raising questions about their credibility.
• The policy faces criticism for potentially creating a cult-like image and contradicting party principles.