The opposition battle ahead of the 2027 presidential election is taking a fresh turn, as Nigeria Democratic Congress national leader Seriake Dickson declares the party will reject pressure to join a broader coalition and contest the presidency under its own platform. The former Bayelsa State governor disclosed this on Wednesday during an interview on Arise […]
The opposition battle ahead of the 2027 presidential election is taking a fresh turn, as Nigeria Democratic Congress national leader Seriake Dickson declares the party will reject pressure to join a broader coalition and contest the presidency under its own platform.
The former Bayelsa State governor disclosed this on Wednesday during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time, where he discussed the G-100 opposition coalition and its push for a united opposition.
Dickson said the NDC remained open to working with other parties and candidates but had no plan to merge into the emerging coalition.
“We are going to the election as NDC,” he said, adding that the party was focused on winning the election while welcoming support from other political forces.
Despite the position, Dickson said the opposition should ideally work towards presenting one presidential candidate in the 2027 election.
He acknowledged the efforts of the G-100 organisers, describing them as great Nigerians and saying their objective of encouraging opposition unity was not misplaced.
According to him, the NDC is aware of the coalition’s activities and supports its general commitment to cooperation among opposition parties and political actors.
However, Dickson maintained that his party believes it already has a strong ticket capable of attracting support from Nigerians across the country and abroad.
He described the NDC’s ticket as “exciting,” “vibrant,” “appealing” and “balanced,” saying it was designed to resonate with Nigerians at home and in the diaspora.
The former governor stressed that the NDC would continue engaging with other political parties and candidates, even while maintaining its decision to contest the election under its own name.
Dickson also revealed that the NDC’s presidential candidate recently attended a campaign rally organised by the Allied Peoples Movement and later held a brief discussion with him.
He presented the development as an indication that the party remained willing to maintain dialogue and cooperation with other political groups ahead of the election.
The development comes as opposition politicians continue discussions over how best to challenge the ruling party in 2027, with several groups pushing for a single candidate.
Dickson’s comments suggest that the NDC supports broader opposition cooperation but intends to retain its identity and pursue the presidency through its own political platform.