Seriake Dickson, the national leader and founder of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has acknowledged that the party’s recent primary elections across the country were not without issues. In an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Prime Time’ on Wednesday, he remarked that the situation might have escalated further given that the NDC is still a young political entity.
Dickson noted that despite the challenges, all aspirants and party members have demonstrated restraint and continued commitment to the party’s progress. He attributed some of the difficulties to the Electoral Act, which he said inevitably creates tension during primaries.
Comparing the NDC’s experience with other parties, he pointed out that even the All Progressives Congress (APC), which has held federal power since 2015 and controls 33 states, faced similar crises during its own primaries. He also cited the African Democratic Congress (ADC), whose internal conflicts were evident before and after their primary elections.
Dickson emphasized that while the situation was far from ideal, it could have been much worse for a newer party like the NDC. His remarks come amid ongoing discussions about internal party dynamics as Nigeria gears up for future elections.