Senator representing Bayelsa West, Seriake Dickson, has announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and his decision to join the newly registered Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
Dickson, a former governor of Bayelsa State, made the announcement on Thursday during a media briefing in Abuja, citing deepening internal divisions within the PDP as the primary reason for his defection.
According to him, the persistent leadership crisis and factional struggles within the party have significantly weakened its structure and reduced its capacity to function as an effective opposition.
He noted that the internal disagreements had gradually narrowed what was once regarded as the PDP’s broad political platform, leaving many members dissatisfied and uncertain about the party’s direction.
Dickson also criticised what he described as the party’s silence on major national issues, arguing that the ongoing leadership disputes have undermined its ability to provide strong and credible opposition.
“PDP has lost its voice on national issues,” he said, attributing the development to prolonged internal wrangling among party leaders.
The senator, however, expressed confidence in the prospects of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, which was recently registered by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
He described the new political platform as one that could help rebuild a vibrant and credible opposition capable of addressing the country’s political and governance challenges.
Dickson therefore urged Nigerians who desire a new political direction to support the party by registering as members and actively participating in its activities.
He stressed that broad national participation would be essential in shaping the party’s future and building a stronger democratic system in the country.
