Seriake Dickson rejects APC, cites one-party state risk in Nigeria

Seriake Dickson, national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and former Bayelsa State governor, told Leadership Newspaper on Thursday that he refused to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) because he does not want Nigeria to become a one‑party state. He said the crisis and decline within his former party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), pushed him to create a new political platform instead of jumping to the APC.

Dickson argued that building a fresh party preserves political competition and gives Nigerians another avenue to participate in democracy. He noted that months after its launch, the NDC has grown into a formidable opposition capable of challenging the ruling party, highlighting concerns about democratic health in a dominant APC landscape.

Readers should note that the NDC’s rise reflects ongoing opposition efforts to counterbalance APC dominance, which could shape future elections and policy debates. As the party consolidates, its influence on national discourse may grow. What role do you see a strong opposition playing in Nigeria’s democratic process, and how might the NDC’s evolution affect your political choices?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/18/why-i-refused-to-join-apc-seriake-dickson/