NDC Leader Dickson says Obi, Kwankwaso move to party has taken years of groundwork

Seriake Dickson, National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), said on Arise Television’s Prime Time that the recent defections of former governors Peter Obi and Rabi’u Kwankwaso to the NDC were not sudden but the result of years of collaboration. He noted that both politicians left the African Democratic Congress (ADC) early last month due to internal divisions and ongoing court cases, and have since secured the NDC’s presidential and vice‑presidential tickets for the 2027 general elections.

Their move consolidates two of Nigeria’s most influential political figures under one party, potentially reshaping the 2027 election landscape. Dickson emphasized that many Nigerians now believe in the NDC, crediting the party’s growth to trust and support from former governors and other leaders. The development signals a realignment of opposition forces ahead of the next election cycle.

The NDC’s ticket is now set, but Dickson acknowledged internal primary flaws while insisting there is no crisis in the party. Voters should watch how the Obi‑Kwankwaso ticket performs against incumbent parties and consider whether this new alliance addresses their concerns about governance, especially as campaigns intensify toward 2027.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/11/peter-obi-kwankwasos-move-to-ndc-did-not-happen-overnight-dickson/