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The former Bayelsa State governor and serving senator, Seriake Dickson is reportedly set to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the newly registered Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), in a move that could signal a significant political shift ahead of the 2027 general elections.
According to report, Seriake has finalized plans to join the new political platform following its recent registration and certification by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
According to reports, Dickson’s defection is expected to reshape political dynamics, particularly in the South-South region, and could trigger a wave of defections by other prominent politicians seeking alternative platforms ahead of the next electoral cycle.
Dickson had earlier hinted at the impending political move in a statement shared on his social media platforms, fueling speculation and anticipation among supporters and political observers.
“Major Announcement is Coming!!! Tomorrow, Thursday, 5th March 2026, at 2:00 PM, I will be making an important statement at a Press Conference addressing the future of our people and our democracy. Stay tuned. Be ready. Be part of the moment,” he wrote.
The press conference, scheduled for 2:00 p.m. today, is expected to formally announce Dickson’s defection and outline his reasons for leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a platform he has been associated with for decades.
Dickson’s move comes just days after the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) received its certificate of registration from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The electoral body recently presented the certificate to the party, bringing to an end a prolonged legal battle that began in 2017, when the association first applied for registration.
The party’s Protem National Legal Adviser, Barrister Reuben Egwuaba, who received the certificate on behalf of the NDC, described the moment as a victory for democracy.
According to Egwuaba, the party was initially denied registration by INEC on the grounds that its logo bore a resemblance to that of the All Progressives Congress (APC)—a claim later dismissed by the court.
The court not only ruled that the NDC’s logo was distinct but also directed INEC to register the party, affirming its legal status. Egwuaba commended the judiciary for upholding justice and praised INEC’s current leadership for complying promptly with the court order.
“With the presentation of this certificate, NDC joins the registered political parties in the contention for the provision of democratic leadership and contest for power in ways that would make Nigerians at home and in the diaspora proud,” Egwuaba said
He added that the party is positioning itself as an alternative platform for Nigerians dissatisfied with both the ruling party and existing opposition parties.
