NDC Woos Stranded Politicians Ahead of 2027 Elections as Dickson Defends Party Growth
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has extended an open invitation to politicians perceived to be politically displaced to align with the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
A lawmaker and prominent figure within the party, Seriake Dickson, indicated that despite hurdles encountered during the party’s registration process, the leadership remains committed to expanding its base and onboarding new members.
In a statement dated Monday, April 6, Dickson noted that Nigerians both at home and in the diaspora are enrolling in the party in significant numbers, a development that underscores growing political interest in the platform.
“Our party is available for all Nigerians who are now helpless and desirous of a change.
“The NDC is also available to all politicians who are stranded as a result of the political developments in the country, who need a platform that is clean and unencumbered with any political crisis.
“The NDC is an ideological party and stands for a new brand of politics of ideas and service,” Dickson said.
PulseNets learned that the party is steadily gaining traction, prompting Dickson to respond to claims attributed to Umar Ardo regarding the party’s leadership structure.
According to Dickson, the NDC’s registration journey began in 2017 and was eventually concluded by the Independent National Electoral Commission after a decade-long process.
He further compared Ardo’s recent actions to broader efforts aimed at consolidating Nigeria’s opposition space.
“Considering our friendship, if ADA had been registered and NDC were not, I would have felt safe in calling Dr. Ardo’s party my own party and worked to build it in my areas of strength with my friends and allies which is what I expected Dr. Ardo to do, as I have always considered him a political ally and associate who should stand with me to deepen multiparty democracy and stem this drift towards one-party rule.
“While I will not go into reports and insinuations about his motive and those behind it out of respect for our relationship, Dr Ardo’s activities are inimical to the endangered opposition political ecosystem we are working hard to strengthen,” Dickson noted.
PulseNets reported that Dickson also raised concerns over what he described as disproportionate scrutiny directed at the NDC compared to other emerging opposition parties.
“Why are they silent about the other new parties that have been registered?
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“They are shocked at the giant strides the NDC has taken in less than two months against their expectation that it would be another mushroom party.
”For those who are purveyors of the false news, propaganda and their sponsors, I have bad news for them, they have not seen anything yet! The NDC has come to stay, and will mobilise all across Nigeria,” he added.
