The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has justified its anti-defection policy, which  required all candidates to sign legal documents committing to vacate their positions if they leave the party after winning elections.

Featuring in an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Prime Time’ on Thursday, the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Osa Director, said the policy is contained in NDC’s constitution.

The policy will apply to candidates contesting governorship, National Assembly and other elective positions under the NDC platform.

“Article 16 of NDC’s constitution clearly states the anti-defection policy.

“Any member of our party should have read through our constitution which clearly states in article 16, that they must give an affidavit to remain in the party once elected.

“Politicians are interested in elections, while statesmen are interested in nation building.

“NDC is a party interested in holistic growth and development of Nigeria. To that extent, we will encourage other parties to adopt this policy, to deepen the tentacles of democracy and the rule of law,” he said.