ABUJA — Former Bayelsa State governor Seriake Dickson has said Nigerians are increasingly frustrated with the current political landscape and are seeking a new direction ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Speaking on Monday in Abuja at a political event, Dickson—who represents Bayelsa West in the Senate—made the remarks during the unveiling of the digital membership registration portal of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
The event attracted party leaders, stakeholders, and supporters from across the country, signaling growing interest in the emerging political platform.
According to Dickson, worsening economic hardship and dissatisfaction among citizens have intensified the demand for change. “Nigerians are angry with the status quo. Nigerians are not only angry, but they are also hungry, and they are hungry for change. The NDC is available as the tool for effecting the change Nigerians want,” he said.
He described the launch of the digital registration platform as a significant step toward building a more inclusive and accessible political structure. The initiative, he noted, is designed to attract participation from Nigerians across different demographics, including those in the diaspora.
The unveiling ceremony was attended by key party officials, including National Chairman Cleopas Moses and National Secretary Ikenna Enekweizu, alongside other leaders at national and subnational levels.
Dickson portrayed the NDC as a fresh political force focused on ideology, national unity, and development, contrasting it with what he described as failing structures in older parties. He emphasized that the party is free of internal crises and is committed to building a credible alternative for Nigerians.
In a symbolic comparison, the former governor likened the party’s emergence to a biblical rescue mission. “The NDC in Nigeria of today, politically, is like Noah’s family. Those who can see the signs should come on board early,” he said.
He added that although the party is relatively new, it is already gaining traction nationwide, with structures being established at state, local government, and ward levels to support grassroots mobilization.
The development follows Dickson’s recent departure from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which he attributed to internal crises and what he described as poor leadership within the opposition party.
Political observers say his comments reflect a broader sentiment among segments of the Nigerian electorate, where economic pressures and governance concerns are shaping conversations ahead of the next election cycle.
