Amid an intra-party crisis, Seriake Dickson, senator and national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), met with Peter Obi, the party's presidential candidate for the 2027 elections, on Friday afternoon, June 12, 2026. In a statement shared on his verified X handle, Senator Dickson called on all NDC members to stop the bickering and name-calling and focus on the bigger picture.
Meeting Details
Dickson wrote: 'I just received my brother, colleague, and partner in the New Nigerian Project, His Excellency Mr. Peter Gregory Obi, CON, our presidential candidate, who, together with some distinguished leaders of our party, held a closed-door meeting which lasted about three hours. In the course of that meeting, we reviewed the activities of our party and discussed a few recent issues that have been a source of concern to all sides, and we amicably resolved all the issues.'
Unity Call
The Bayelsa West senatorial district lawmaker stressed that Obi remains a cherished member of the NDC, reaffirming both opposition leaders' shared vision. He continued: 'We have always been on the same page on the bigger picture, i.e., winning the elections for all candidates of our party and rescuing Nigeria from the misgovernance of the APC-led government. However, a few issues have arisen, and we have agreed on how to handle them moving forward.'
He added: 'I want to use this opportunity again to call on all members of our party to stop the bickering and name-calling and focus on the bigger picture. Both His Excellency Peter Obi and I, as well as other leaders and stakeholders of our party, will continue to consult and engage with one another to address and resolve concerns, strengthen the unity and cohesion of our party, and ensure that we remain focused on our shared mission of rescuing Nigeria and building a better future for all.'
Background
Some supporters of Obi had recently criticised some NDC leaders for being allegedly hostile to the camp of the presidential candidate. Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso are the NDC's presidential candidates for the 2027 elections. Earlier, Dickson asserted that nobody is doing the party a favour by handing the presidential ticket to Obi for the 2027 elections. He stated that he could have emerged as the party's presidential flagbearer for the 2027 polls, citing his track record. He urged Obi's supporters to remain calm and avoid actions that could undermine the party.
