Former Bayelsa State governor, Seriake Dickson, has expressed concern over the growing frustration among Nigerians, noting that many citizens are increasingly eager for a fresh political path as the 2027 general elections approach.
Speaking on Monday in Abuja at a political gathering, the senator representing Bayelsa West made the remarks during the launch of the digital membership registration portal of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
The event attracted party leaders, stakeholders, and supporters from various parts of the country.
Dickson highlighted the rising hardship across the nation, stating that widespread dissatisfaction has pushed citizens to explore alternative political options.
According to him, “Nigerians are angry with the status quo. Nigerians are not only angry, but they are also hungry, and they are hungry for change. The NDC is available as the tool for effecting the change Nigerians want.”
He described the introduction of the digital platform as a significant milestone in efforts to build a more inclusive and robust political system. The initiative, he said, is designed to accommodate Nigerians from diverse backgrounds, including those living abroad.
Prominent figures within the party attended the unveiling, among them National Chairman Cleopas Moses and National Secretary Ikenna Enekweizu, alongside other leaders across different levels of the organisation.
Further addressing attendees, Dickson presented the NDC as an emerging political force free from internal divisions.
He emphasised that the party is driven by clear ideology, national cohesion, and development goals, in contrast to what he described as weakening structures within older political parties.
In a symbolic comparison, the former governor likened the party’s emergence to a biblical rescue mission.
“The NDC in Nigeria of today, politically, is like Noah’s family. Those who can see the signs should come on board early,” he said.
He added that despite its recent formation, the party is already attracting attention nationwide, with structures being established at state, local government, and ward levels to strengthen grassroots mobilisation.
The development follows Dickson’s recent departure from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a move he attributed to internal crises and what he described as ineffective leadership within the opposition party.
