Who We Are
Coalition for the Protection of Democracy (COPDEM) was formed by Nigerian Citizens inspired by the urgent need to contribute to the development of partisan politics and good governance in Nigeria.
The Citizens includes every Nigerian that subscribes to the ideals of Egalitarian Nigeria as enumerated in the Aims and Objectives of COPDEM as stated in our constitution.
COPDEM is a Super PAC (Political Action Group) that emerged at this point of our national development through the coming together of groups and individuals at home and abroad.
COPDEM has membership spread across the diaspora, the 36 states and the FCT working for a better and prosperous Nigeria by promoting democratic values, good governance, and the rule of law.
More About COPDEM
01.
— Good Governance
Coalition for the Protection of Democracy (COPDEM) was formed by Nigerian Citizens inspired by the urgent need to contribute to the development of partisan politics and good governance in Nigeria.
02.
— A Political Action Group (PAG)
COPDEM operates as Independent Political Action Group (PAG) herein defined as “an organization that pools Human Resources and Campaign Contributions from members to campaign for or against candidates, ballot initiatives, or legislation”.
03.
— Unite & Empower
In forming COPDEM, we affirm our commitment to the unity of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the leading role of the Nigerian state in the economic and social empowerment of all Nigerians as a pre-requisite for sustainable democracy and prosperity of the people.
04.
— A Pro-democratic & Apolitical Movement
COPDEM was initiated in view of the imperatives to establish a robust prodemocratic movement across party, tribal, regional, and religious sentiments to champion the cause of protecting Nigeria’s democracy from corruption and destabilisation.
05.
— National Structure
In the pursuits of these lofty objectives, COPDEM was created and structured to connect members from national to the Ward levels to ensure that all patriotic Nigerians are carried along in promoting and protecting our cherished democracy.
06.
— A Clear Mission and Vision
The mission of COPDEM is to promote and protect the ideals of democracy in government policies and practices for good governance and dividends of Democracy for all.
The vision of COPDEM is for a prosperous nation in peace and unity.
Impact Stories
COPDEM gave us respite in our times of struggle - Plateau Widow
We were shocked to see the National Chairman of COPDEM give us 5 bags of rice on behalf of COPDEM and her BOT member Dr Cheryl. We are forever thankful and God will bless them a hundred fold.
A Brighter Future for Students through it's Scholarship program - Anonymous Student
COPDEM is the only Political Action group out there that is looking out for us students. And they are doing it from their own pockets with much in store for us Nigerian students.