ABUJA — The political landscape of Nigeria experienced a major shift as the National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, alongside frontline opposition figures Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, officially received 17 members of the House of Representatives into the party’s fold.
The high-profile reception took place in Abuja following the recent defection of Obi and Kwankwaso from their previous political platforms. The 17 lawmakers, who moved to the fast-growing opposition party, cited the need for a stable political vehicle free from endless internal crises and litigation.Welcoming the lawmakers, Senator Dickson praised their courage and described the expanding coalition as a defining movement for Nigeria’s democracy. He emphasized that the NDC remains an inclusive platform committed to offering a fresh direction for the country.
Former presidential candidates Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso urged the new members to remain focused on national development and grassroots mobilization ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Political analysts state that this wave of defections cements the NDC as a formidable force preparing for a major showdown in the upcoming electoral cycle.
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