Why I Dumped PDP For NDC – Seriake Dickson

Seriake Dickson

Former Governor of Bayelsa State and Senator representing Bayelsa West, Seriake Dickson, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), a newly registered political party. He recently announced his decision while addressing journalists, supporters, political associates and stakeholders at his Abuja residence, and Nigerians have been reacting.

According to him, his decision followed months of consultations and deep reflection on the state of Nigeria’s democracy and the internal challenges confronting the PDP.

Describing himself as a man of conviction, he noted that his defection was after extensive consultations with political allies across Nigeria.

His words, “We went to court because we believed our constitutional right to freedom of association had been breached.

The court listened to all arguments and delivered judgment in our favour, affirming that citizens have the right to freely associate and participate in the political process.

This is a fresh platform for Nigerians who believe in democratic governance and national development. It is also an opportunity to deepen multiparty democracy and provide credible opposition politics in the country.

The PDP, which once brought hope and excitement to many Nigerians, is now gravely ill and currently on the Intensive Care Unit.

A painful and emotionally unpleasant as it is to leave this great party that offered us so much, we have to move on.”

WOW.