{
  "id": 13649245,
  "title": "2027: Seriake Dickson not working for Tinubu, APC, no division in our party – NDC",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/2027-seriake-dickson-not-working-for-tinubu-apc-no-division-in-our",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T05:21:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/11/2027-seriake-dickson-not-working-for-tinubu-apc-no-division-in-our-party-ndc/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has firmly denied reports alleging that its national leader, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, is collaborating with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) against the NDC ahead of the 2027 general elections. During a press conference at the party's national headquarters in Abuja, NDC Chairman, Senator Moses Cleopas, firmly stated that the party remains united and there is no division within its ranks.\n\nCleopas dismissed claims that the party had become inactive or was facing internal organizational issues, asserting that the leadership, including the National Working Committee (NWC), National Executive Committee (NEC), and party officials at various levels, remain fully committed to backing their candidates. He emphasized that Dickson has no intentions of supporting Tinubu and the APC.\n\nClarifying the party's stance on the upcoming elections, Cleopas noted that the NDC's decision to back candidates Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso was a testament to their dedication to advancing their political agenda. He questioned the rationale behind Dickson considering a potential alignment with the APC, given the complexity and cost involved in establishing a new political party when joining the APC would have been a more straightforward and financially beneficial choice.\n\nThe chair emphasized responsible journalism, warning against the spread of false information that could create unjustified suspicion and mislead voters. He also paid tribute to Nigeria's judiciary for facilitating the NDC's registration and acknowledged the crucial role of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the electoral process, while urging continued support for the electoral umpire.",
  "summary": "The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has reacted to reports suggesting that its national leader, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson is working with the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, against his own party ahead of the 2027 general elections. During a press briefing held at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja on Saturday, National Chairman, Senator Moses Cleopas categorically dismissed…",
  "key_points": [
    "NDC denies reports of collaboration between Seriake Dickson and APC for 2027 elections.",
    "NDC Chairman Moses Cleopas states party unity and no internal issues.",
    "Dickson has no intentions of supporting Tinubu and APC in upcoming polls."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The denial by NDC clears the party's leadership of speculation about internal divisions and realigns focus on its candidates for the 2027 elections, Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}