- Seriake Dickson said Nigerians were increasingly frustrated and eager for political change ahead of the 2027 general elections
- The Nigeria Democratic Congress unveiled an online registration platform to boost participation and strengthen its national structure
- Dickson described the NDC as a fresh, crisis-free platform, urging Nigerians to join early as it gained traction following his exit from the PDP
A former Governor of Bayelsa State and senator representing Bayelsa West, Seriake Dickson, has said growing frustration among Nigerians is fuelling a strong desire for political change ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Dickson made the remarks on Monday in Abuja during the unveiling of the digital membership registration portal of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
Describing the platform as a milestone for the party, he said it would enhance participation and strengthen its organisational structure nationwide. The unveiling ceremony was attended by key party figures, including National Chairman Cleopas Moses and National Secretary Ikenna Enekweizu, alongside other stakeholders.
Speaking on the country’s political climate, Dickson said widespread dissatisfaction with current conditions is becoming increasingly evident.
“Nigerians are angry with the status quo. Nigerians are not only angry, but they are also hungry, and they are hungry for change,” he said. “The NDC is available as the tool for effecting the change Nigerians want.”
He described the NDC as a fresh, crisis-free political movement focused on ideology and national development, positioning it as an alternative to existing parties. Drawing a biblical comparison, Dickson likened the emergence of the party to Noah’s Ark, urging Nigerians seeking genuine transformation to join early.
“The NDC in Nigeria today, politically, is like Noah’s family. Those who can see the signs should come on board early,” he added.
On the newly launched e-membership system, the senator noted that digitising the registration process would modernise party operations and encourage broader participation, particularly among Nigerians in the diaspora. He added that despite being only weeks old, the party has already begun attracting attention nationwide.
“We are a national party. We are a pan-Nigerian democratic movement. We are not a regional movement,” Dickson emphasised.
Also speaking, Moses said the portal would make it easier for Nigerians to join and actively engage with the party, while promoting transparency, accountability and inclusiveness.
The launch comes shortly after Dickson’s resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party, which he attributed to deepening internal crises and what he described as declining leadership within the once-dominant opposition party.