Former Bayelsa State Governor and NDC leader, Seriake Dickson, has called on members and new entrants of the party to remain committed to strengthening its structures nationwide, saying the party is building an ideological and long-term political movement.
Dickson made the call while addressing stakeholders, political leaders, and new members from Edo house Assembly, Natasha Idibia and Aiguobarueghian as well as the former deputy governor of
Gombe States John Lazarus Yoreyo during a reception ceremony, where several individuals formally identified with the party.
He commended the new entrants for joining the party, describing their participation as a boost to the NDC’s growing national presence, while noting that senior political figures and stakeholders are increasingly aligning with its platform.
The former governor explained that the party’s National Chairman and National Working Committee were unable to attend the event due to preparations for an upcoming national convention scheduled for Saturday.
He stressed that the NDC is being built on ideology, discipline, and internal democracy, urging members to operate strictly within party structures and constitutional provisions at all levels.
Dickson also said the party remains open to all Nigerians who share its vision of good governance, national unity, and inclusive development, adding that it is focused on women and youth participation.
He warned against disorganisation and personal ambition overriding party interest, describing political parties as institutions that must be nurtured and sustained to remain effective over time.
The event featured the presentation of membership cards to new entrants, as Dickson urged them to work with party structures in their respective states and contribute to strengthening the party ahead of future political activities.
Former House of Representatives member, Ehiozuwa Agbonayinma, expressed optimism that the platform will reshape Nigeria’s political landscape and provide what they described as a new direction for the country.
He said the movement is gaining momentum across the country, with increasing participation from Nigerians across all six geopolitical zones.
Agbonayinma described the growing support as evidence of a search for an alternative political platform to address Nigeria’s economic and social challenges.
On her part, a political stakeholder, Aisha Yesufu, said the current political movement represents a turning point for Nigeria, urging citizens to remain actively involved in shaping the country’s future.
She said Nigerians must recognise that they collectively hold the destiny of the nation in their hands, stressing that recent political developments show that “something is happening” in the country that cannot be ignored.
She expressed optimism that Nigeria would eventually become a country where opportunity is determined by merit rather than connections, saying the goal is to build a society where “the child of nobody can become somebody without knowing anybody.”
Responding on behalf of the new entrants from the Edo State House of Assembly, the minority leader, Charity Aiguobarueghian described their decision to align with a new political movement as a matter of collective conviction and commitment to what they considers the right political direction for Nigeria.
He noted that they faced criticism and pressure during earlier political transitions and discussions.
Aiguobarueghian explained that at a time when uncertainty surrounded major political platforms, including internal challenges within existing parties, he and others explored alternative political options while engaging in consultations on the future direction of their political engagement.
According to him, patience and reflection guided their decisions, as he said they waited for clarity while observing developments within the political system and party structures.
