NDC chief Dickson rejects Obidient, Kwankwasiyya labels, backs 2027 ticket

Seriake Dickson, national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), said on Arise Television's "Prime Time" on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, that he is neither a member of the Obidient nor Kwankwasiyya movements, insisting he belongs only to the NDC. He clarified that presidential aspirant Peter Obi and vice-presidential aspirant Rabiu Kwankwaso are running on the NDC ticket for the 2027 election, despite their association with those movements. Dickson noted that although Obi and Kwankwaso maintain distinct identities, they are not independents and have been colleagues and partners over the years. He stressed there are no internal battles within the NDC and urged members to go to the field and make their case to the Nigerian people, adding that the next strategic step is to win the election.

This statement seeks to quell speculation about alliances or fractures between the NDC and the popular Obidient and Kwankwasiyya groups, signaling party unity as Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections. For voters and political observers, it confirms that the NDC remains the official platform for Obi and Kwankwaso's candidacies, which could influence voter perceptions and party strategy.

Considering the NDC's insistence on a united front, will you view the Obi-Kwankwaso ticket as a cohesive force, or remain wary of underlying tensions between the movements and the party?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/10/im-not-obidient-or-kwankwasiyya-but-ndc-seriake-dickson/