NDC not an SPV for anyone, you cannot use our party to win an election and then decamp — Dickson

Former Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, has hosted a dinner meeting for governorship and National Assembly aspirants of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the party’s forthcoming primaries.

The meeting was attended by the party’s presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, while former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, was said to be absent due to other party engagements in Kano ahead of the primaries.

In his remarks, Dickson expressed appreciation to aspirants for their commitment to the party’s vision, noting that the NDC had grown rapidly in a short time despite initial skepticism from critics.

He described the party as one of the fastest-growing political platforms in the country, stressing that it had positioned itself as a unified opposition movement focused on strengthening democratic institutions.

Dickson also used the opportunity to emphasise party discipline and ideological commitment, warning against political opportunism.

“We are not just building a political platform that people will use to win elections and later jump and leave for another party. We are building a party with a clear ideology of service. You cannot use our party to win an election and then decamp,” he said.

He also commended the party’s leadership and screening committee, chaired by former Ebonyi State Governor Senator Sam Egwu, for what he described as a thorough and transparent screening process for aspirants.

He explained that the newly inaugurated Selection Committee, chaired by the National Chairman and supported by other party leaders, would review screening reports, engage stakeholders, and make recommendations based on competence, local realities, and the overall interest of the party.

According to him, the party is encouraging consensus-building among aspirants where possible due to limited time before the elections, while still ensuring democratic primaries where consensus cannot be reached.

Dickson reminded aspirants that only one candidate would emerge per position, but assured them that the party would not abandon those who had invested their resources and trust in the movement.

He also disclosed that the NDC is compiling a database of aspirants and supporters who have contributed to the party’s growth, adding that they would be considered for roles in campaign structures and other strategic assignments.

The former governor further revealed plans by the party to introduce electronic systems for future primaries to improve transparency, credibility, and efficiency.

He thanked participants for travelling from different parts of the country despite insecurity and economic challenges, assuring that party resources would be managed transparently.

The dinner comes as the NDC continues preparations for its primaries and seeks to consolidate itself as a structured opposition platform ahead of the next general elections.

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