Senator Seriake Dickson has urged Nigerians to ignore what he described as orchestrated “noise, propaganda, and blackmail” against the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), insisting the party’s rising profile is being driven by genuine public confidence and widening grassroots support.
Dickson, speaking on the party’s growing national footprint, said the NDC’s recent expansion reflects more than political realignment, describing it instead as a steady consolidation of leaders, mobilisers, and young reform-minded voices under a shared national agenda.
He said the influx of prominent political figures into the platform signals what he called a “critical convergence moment” for the party, adding that the movement is being deliberately shaped into a structured ideological force rather than an election-cycle arrangement.
According to him, the long-term objective is to build a durable political institution that can outlive its founders and remain relevant across generations.
“The intention is not just to contest elections, but to build a party with depth, structure, and continuity,” he said.
Dickson also highlighted inclusivity as a central pillar of the NDC project, pointing to deliberate efforts to widen participation for young people, women, and ordinary citizens who have traditionally remained on the margins of political organisation.
He traced the party’s origins to registration efforts dating back to 2017, noting that while initial approval was reportedly granted by the Independent National Electoral Commission, the process was later interrupted. He said the party resumed its formalisation once the window reopened, updating its filings in line with regulatory requirements.
Acknowledging the heightened scrutiny around the party’s rise, the former Bayelsa governor said political movements of scale often attract resistance and distraction, but maintained that such developments would not derail its direction.
“With my experience in politics, I understand that ambitious national projects will always attract distractions. Nigerians should look beyond the noise,” he said.
He called on citizens to actively engage with the party’s structures, including registration and mobilisation, stressing that the broader mission is to reposition Nigeria through what he described as a disciplined, people-centred political alternative.
Dickson Rallies Support for NDC, Dismisses ‘Political Distractions’ as Momentum Builds
