Senator Seriake Dickson, representing Bayelsa West Senatorial District and former Governor of Bayelsa State, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the newly registered Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
Dickson made the announcement during a press conference at his residence in Abuja, citing the decline of the PDP as a major factor.
He described the party, which once inspired hope among his constituents, as “sick and presently in the ICU,” noting that some PDP governors had weakened the party by collaborating with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Explaining his move, Dickson said joining the NDC aligns with his political aspirations and provides a viable platform for his career.
He was formally welcomed into the party leadership and presented with the official NDC flag and a membership card bearing the number “001,” marking him as a pioneering member of the party.
Dickson previously served as Governor of Bayelsa State from 2012 to 2020 and was elected to the Senate in 2023 under the PDP.
His defection comes amid rising internal divisions within the PDP and multiple defections by members ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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