Why I refused to join APC – Seriake Dickson
The national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Seriake Dickson, has attributed his refusal to join the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, to his unwillingness to support a political arrangement that could turn Nigeria into a one-party state. Speaking when the management of Leadership Newspaper paid him a visit on Thursday, Dickson said the crisis […] Why I refused to join APC –…
Nigeria's Democratic Congress leader, Seriake Dickson, has revealed his decision not to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In an interview with Leadership Newspaper, Dickson explained that his refusal stemmed from his belief that Nigeria should not become a one-party state. The former Bayelsa State governor stated that his choice was influenced by the decline within his previous party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and the lack of certainty in building a robust opposition.
Dickson emphasized the importance of maintaining political competition and providing Nigerians with an alternative platform for participation in the democratic process. He shared that he and his political associates decided to create a new organization, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), to compete with the ruling party. Since its formation, Dickson claimed that the NDC has become a formidable opposition party in Nigeria.
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