Sam Amadi, a prominent member of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and former chairman of the Nigerian Electric Regulatory Commission, has raised serious concerns over the conduct of the party’s primaries in Imo State. He claims the process was tainted by ticket racketeering and deceptive practices against aspirants.
According to Amadi, several party officials engaged in collecting money from candidates under the pretense of securing tickets, but failed to deliver on their promises. He made these allegations while discussing the primary outcomes, noting that multiple aspirants have come forward with complaints.
In his statement, Amadi revealed that aggrieved aspirants have been approaching him, sharing their experiences of how they paid sums to officials but did not receive the anticipated tickets. He urged those who made payments beyond the official party fees to contact him, promising to help recover their funds.
Amadi emphasized the need for accountability, describing the alleged actions as fraudulent. He warned that such behavior undermines the credibility of the political process and insisted that internal party mechanisms must ensure transparency. He added, “There must be accountability for fraud. This is beyond politics. If you collected money for a transaction, then perform or refund. Political processes must not be commercialized.”
He reiterated his call for responsibility and transparency within the NDC’s nomination procedures, stressing that accountability is non-negotiable.