Seriake Dickson, the national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has taken a swipe at other political parties in Nigeria, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC), for their internal divisions. Speaking at the NDC’s inaugural national convention in Abuja on Saturday, he boasted that the NDC remains free of factions and legal disputes.
According to Dickson, the NDC is not embroiled in any court cases or appeals, unlike many other parties. He emphasized that there are no warring groups within the party, and all members are free to contest for any leadership position without hindrance ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The former governor of Bayelsa State also hinted that certain actions by other parties might infringe on the constitutional right to freedom of association. He stated, ‘Some of these activities violate our constitutional right to freedom of association.’
Dickson’s remarks come amid reports that former presidential candidates Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso have joined the NDC. Their defection is widely seen as a prelude to them becoming the party’s presidential candidate and running mate for the 2027 election. In a related development, the NDC has zoned its presidential ticket to Southern Nigeria for the upcoming poll.