No Barriers In NDC, Anyone Can Contest Any Seat — Seriake Dickson Reveals Ahead Of 2027

Dickson made this known on Saturday during the party’s inaugural national convention in Abuja.

He explained that unlike other political parties in the country, the NDC has no internal factions or ongoing legal disputes.

According to him, “There is currently no legal case or appeal against the NDC. There are no warring groups within the party, and everyone is free to contest for any leadership position in the 2027 elections without hindrance.”

He added that any attempts that previously challenged the party’s formation amounted to violations of constitutional rights, particularly freedom of association.

Dickson also reaffirmed that the NDC is firmly established and has overcome early resistance since its formation.

He claimed that no political party in Nigeria’s history has enjoyed the level of acceptance, enthusiasm, and public trust that the NDC has received within such a short period.

He further stressed the importance of sustaining multiparty democracy in Nigeria, noting that the NDC was formed after concerns emerged that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had been weakened and compromised.

The former Bayelsa State governor also recalled the legal and administrative challenges the party faced before being registered by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), following a court ruling that paved the way for its recognition.