The Niger Delta Development Commission has dismissed claims that it diverted funds to support the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Edo State.
NDDC Director of Corporate Affairs, Mrs. Seledi Thompson-Wakama, on Monday described the allegations as fabrications by mischief makers, emphasizing that the commission does not finance political parties or candidates.
Thompson-Wakama assured that NDDC is focused on accelerating development in the Niger Delta, and its board and management are committed to positively impacting the lives of the region’s people, according to Daily Post.
She highlighted NDDC’s efforts to enhance transparency and accountability, including partnering with KPMG to improve governance and internal processes.
The commission urged the public to disregard false reports aimed at undermining its innovations and reaffirmed its commitment to working with stakeholders to drive President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and fulfill its mandate in the Niger Delta.
“NDDC is aware of online reports claiming it is diverting contractors’ funds to finance APC’s campaign in Edo.
“We are constrained to respond to this false story on imaginary diversion of NDDC funds originating from an undisclosed source,” she said.
Thompson-Wakama explained that NDDC does not finance political parties or candidates at any level of government. She said the agency is solely focused on accelerating development in the Niger Delta.
“The NDDC board and management is now more than ever determined to positively impact the lives of Niger Delta people.
“We urge the public to disregard the false reports being spread by mischief makers to undermine the commission’s various innovations.”
The NDDC spokesperson noted that NDDC is accountable and operates with greater transparency, having recently engaged KPMG to enhance its governance and internal processes.
According to her, the partnership aims to foster a culture of ethics and good corporate governance within the Commission.
“We are committed to working with stakeholders to drive President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and fulfil our mandate in the Niger Delta.
“NDDC is also working with regional state governments and development partners to create a stable, prosperous, ecological regenerative and peaceful region,” Thompson-Wakama stated.
