Former Bayelsa State governor and current senator representing Bayelsa West, Seriake Dickson, has stated that the Nigeria Democratic Congress is ready to welcome politicians affected by internal crises in other parties, especially those caught up in the ongoing turmoil within the African Democratic Congress.
Dickson described the NDC as a stable and crisis-free platform, positioning it as an attractive option for political actors seeking a fresh start.
According to him, the party is “clean and unencumbered” by the disputes and legal battles currently troubling some other political groups.
His remarks come amid continued uncertainty within the ADC, where internal disagreements and regulatory issues have created tension among members and leadership.
He emphasized that the NDC is open to Nigerians who feel politically displaced and are looking for a new direction.
The party, he said, is also reaching out to politicians nationwide who have been affected by shifting political dynamics and need a reliable platform.
The NDC, which was registered by the Independent National Electoral Commission in February, has begun expanding its presence across the country.
Dickson officially joined the party on March 5 in Abuja and has since helped launch a digital membership registration system to boost its growth.
Highlighting the party’s vision, he noted that the NDC is built on ideology and aims to promote a new style of politics focused on ideas and service rather than personalities.
Dickson also dismissed criticisms directed at the party, describing them as baseless and driven by misinformation.
He expressed strong confidence in the party’s future, insisting that it will continue to grow and mobilize support nationwide.
Addressing comments by Umar Ardo, Dickson said the criticism was unexpected and clarified that the NDC has no connection to disputes involving the Advanced Democratic Alliance (ADA).
He explained that those issues are internal to the ADA and unrelated to the NDC.
He further noted that the party resumed its registration activities after INEC lifted restrictions on political party registration, adding that all necessary stakeholders were duly informed.
