Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) founder and national leader Seriake Dickson has stated that the party is prepared to accept politicians looking for a new platform in light of the nation’s ongoing political developments.
Speaking about the party’s ambitions in light of its recent registration with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Dickson made the statement.
In February, the electoral body officially registered the NDC as a political party.
Dickson, the former governor of Bayelsa State and senator for Bayelsa West, declared on March 5 that he had joined the recently established party.
A few days later, on March 15, the party introduced an online membership registration tool in an effort to reach more people nationwide.
The legislator claims that Nigerians looking for a legitimate political platform are welcome to join the NDC.
He declared, “Our party is available to all Nigerians who are now helpless and want a change.”
Dickson added that the party is ready to accept politicians who feel politically dislocated as a result of the nation’s present events.
He added, “The NDC is also available to all politicians who are stranded as a result of the country’s political developments, who need a platform that is clean and unencumbered with any political crisis.”
According to him, the party is based more on service and ideas than on conventional political structures.
He went on, “The NDC is an ideological party and stands for a new brand of politics of ideas and service.”
Dickson claimed that several political players were uncomfortable with the NDC’s rise to power.
“I have bad news for those who spread propaganda and misleading information, as well as their sponsors: they haven’t seen anything yet. He declared, “The NDC will mobilize throughout Nigeria and is here to stay.”
He called on Nigerians in the diaspora and at home to back the party’s cause.
“Our momentum may make some feel threatened, but they should be reminded that no force can stop an idea whose time has come,” he stated.
“First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, and then you win,” Dickson continued, quoting Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of Indian freedom. The winner is the NDC.
Dickson’s comments coincide with the present conflict within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) after INEC de-recognized its leadership because of ongoing legal proceedings.
In the run-up to upcoming elections, the scenario has raised questions about potential political realignments.
The former governor also addressed Umar Ardo’s comments, which he characterized as misdirected and party-sponsored propaganda.
Given their past history, Dickson claimed Ardo’s comments were unexpected.
He claims that after INEC relaxed the ban on new political party registrations last year, the NDC relaunched its registration procedure.
Dickson stated, “Dr. Ardo is aware of all of this because, as a friend, we spoke, and he explained his frustrations stemming from INEC’s refusal to register the ADA.”
He said he had counseled Ardo to take his complaints to court.
Dickson also emphasized that the NDC is not involved in the legal battles pertaining to the ADA’s registration.
“I am aware of the difficulties he faces in court as a result of disagreements with his fellow ADA promoters, and the NDC has nothing to do with this and therefore cannot bear any responsibility for his disappointment and frustration,” he stated.
