National leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, and former Bayelsa State Governor, senator Seriake Dickson, has acknowledged shortcomings in the conduct of the NDC’s primary elections while dismissing suggestions of a deepening internal crisis within the party.
Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Wednesday, Dickson conceded that some members were dissatisfied with aspects of the primaries, noting that the direct primary system had created operational challenges for both established and emerging political parties.
“Some aspects of the process were not perfect,” he said, while maintaining that many of the contested outcomes were determined by the party’s internal structures rather than its national leadership.The remarks come amid growing complaints from aspirants in several states who have accused the party of irregularities in its nomination process.Dickson also rejected claims that the NDC is embroiled in internal turmoil, insisting instead that the level of competition within the party reflects rapid expansion and increasing public interest.
“There is no crisis whatsoever,” he said, arguing that the influx of political figures and aspirants into the party structure demonstrates rising confidence rather than instability.He further expressed appreciation to Nigerians for what he described as growing trust in the party, pointing to participation in recent party activities as evidence of widening support.According to him, the surge in interest and contestation for positions should be interpreted as political strength rather than organisational weakness.
National leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, and former Bayelsa State Governor, senator Seriake Dickson, has acknowledged shortcomings in the conduct of
