Seriake Dickson, founder and national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), says concerns that recently generated tension within the party have been amicably resolved following a closed-door meeting with Peter Obi, the party’s presidential candidate. In a post on X on Friday, Dickson disclosed that the meeting, which lasted about three hours, was attended…
Seriake Dickson, national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has defended the party’s decision to hand Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso its presidential and vice-presidential tickets without a contest, saying the party made significant concessions to accommodate them. Speaking while engaging party stakeholders on Thursday, Dickson said neither Obi nor Kwankwaso was asked to…
Aisha Yesufu, activist and chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has criticised Seriake Dickson, the party’s national leader, accusing him of focusing on himself rather than promoting the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, during a recent television interview. In a post on X on Thursday, Yesufu said Dickson missed an opportunity to reassure aggrieved…
Seriake Dickson, founder and national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), says the party understands the concerns of aggrieved aspirants over its recently concluded primaries, admitting that some aspects of the process were imperfect. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Wednesday, Dickson attributed many of the challenges to the…
Seriake Dickson, national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has cautioned supporters of the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, against attacking the party and its leadership while claiming to support him. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Wednesday, Dickson said Obi’s supporters must recognise the role played by the…
Seriake Dickson, national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Party (NDC), says the Obidient and Kwankwasiyya movements will be formally integrated into the structures of the NDC as part of efforts to strengthen the party ahead of the 2027 elections. In a post on X on Tuesday night, the former Bayelsa governor said ongoing disagreements within…
Henry Seriake Dickson, national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has warned party aspirants against defecting after winning elections on the party’s platform. Dickson spoke on Monday during the NDC aspirants’ dinner held in Abuja. The former Bayelsa governor said the party is being built on ideology and long-term commitment, not personal ambition. “We…
Seriake Dickson, senator representing Bayelsa West, says the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) plans to build an enduring ideological political institution similar to the African National Congress (ANC) in South Africa. Dickson, founder of the party, spoke on Saturday at the NDC’s inaugural national convention in Abuja. According to him, the party was established to promote…
Seriake Dickson, senator representing Bayelsa West, says there is no pending court case challenging the registration or operations of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Dickson spoke on Saturday during the party’s national convention in Abuja. The former Bayelsa governor dismissed claims that the party’s registration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was under legal…
Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano State, has hosted Peter Obi, former Labour Party presidential candidate, and Seriake Dickson, national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Party (NDC), at his Abuja residence. The former Kano governor welcomed Obi and Dickson ahead of the NDC inaugural national convention, which is slated to hold on Saturday at the…
