The Senator representing Bayelsa West Senatorial District and national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Seriake Dickson, says the party is open to politicians looking for a new platform amid shifting political dynamics in the country.
The NDC, which was registered by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in February 2026, has begun early mobilisation and membership drives.
On March 5, the former Bayelsa State governor formally unveiled his involvement with the party at a press briefing in Abuja.
On March 15, the NDC launched a digital registration platform for members across the country.
Dickson, who represents Bayelsa West in the Senate, said the party is open to Nigerians in search of a credible political alternative.
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“Our party is available for all Nigerians who are now helpless and desirous of a change,” he said.
He also said the platform is open to politicians affected by ongoing political developments.
“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,” he added.
Dickson described the NDC as an ideological movement built on ideas and service, saying its emergence has unsettled some political actors.
“The NDC is an ideological party and stands for a new brand of politics of ideas and service,” he said.
“For those spreading false news and propaganda, I have bad news for them — they have not seen anything yet. The NDC has come to stay.”
Dickson Urges Nigerians To Support Party
He urged Nigerians at home and abroad to support the movement, insisting that its momentum cannot be stopped.
“I commend Nigerians at home and in the diaspora for their confidence in the NDC,” he said. “No force can stop an idea whose time has come.”
He also referenced a popular quote attributed to Mahatma Gandhi, saying: “First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, and then you win.”
Dickson’s remarks come amid the de-recognition of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) leadership by INEC following ongoing legal disputes.
Response to Criticism from Umar Ardo
Dickson also reacted to criticism from Umar Ardo, describing it as “misguided and sponsored propaganda.”
He said Ardo’s comments were surprising given their long-standing relationship, and explained that the NDC’s registration process followed INEC’s lifting of restrictions on party registration.
According to him, Ardo was aware of the developments surrounding the party’s formation.
“Dr. Ardo is aware of all of this because we spoke as friends, where he explained his frustrations stemming from INEC’s refusal to register the ADA,” he said.
Dickson added that he had advised Ardo to seek legal redress over his disputes, stressing that the NDC has no involvement in ADA-related litigation.
“I am aware of his challenges in court due to disputes with other promoters of the ADA, and the NDC has nothing to do with that,” he said.
Rafiyat Sadiq is a political, justice, and human rights reporter with Pinnacle Daily, known for fearless reporting and impactful storytelling. At Pinnacle Daily, she brings clarity and depth to issues shaping governance, democracy, and the protection of citizens’ rights.
