Seriake Dickson reveals NDC’s plans

Former Bayelsa State governor, Henry Seriake Dickson, has expressed appreciation to Nigerians for what he described as growing nationwide support for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), saying public trust remains the party’s strongest driving force.

In a post shared on his X handle, Dickson noted that the confidence reposed in the party has sustained its development from its formative years to the present, particularly with the recent addition of two prominent political figures to its ranks.

He described the evolving structure of the NDC as a “powerful convergence” of leadership, combining his role as a party organiser with the influence and grassroots appeal of other experienced politicians and emerging leaders across the country.

Dickson reiterated that the party’s long-term ambition is to build a strong ideological platform comparable to globally established political institutions such as South Africa’s African National Congress, as well as parties across Europe, the United States, India, and even China’s Communist Party of China. According to him, the focus is on creating a structure that can endure beyond its founders and remain relevant for generations.

Highlighting the party’s priorities, the former governor said the NDC is designed to empower young people and women, with a strong emphasis on mentorship and preparing citizens for public service. He added that the party seeks to represent not only the elite but also ordinary and vulnerable Nigerians.

Providing clarification on the party’s origins, Dickson stated that the NDC’s registration process was first initiated in 2017 and had received approval from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) before being stalled. He explained that the process was revived and updated when party registrations resumed last year.

Acknowledging potential challenges, Dickson warned that a project of such scale would inevitably attract misinformation, including rumours and propaganda. He urged Nigerians to disregard what he described as distractions and remain focused on the broader national objective.

He concluded by calling on citizens to actively participate in the political process by joining the NDC, registering as members, and contesting elections, stressing the need for collective action to rebuild the country.