2027: Dickson Urges Youths to Mobilise for NDC as new Movement pledges nationwide grassroots mobilisation for NDC
National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, has called on Nigerian youths to mobilise nationwide for the party ahead of the 2027 general elections, declaring that it is targeting the presidency and a majority of seats in the National Assembly. Dickson made the call on Wednesday in Abuja when the National Coordinator of The Dickson Movement for Democracy (TDM), Comrade Emmanuel Ogbidi, led members of the group on a courtesy visit and formally adopted him as its Grand Patron.
The former Bayelsa State governor urged the movement to support all NDC candidates, protect votes and promote issue-based campaigns, while cautioning against violence, intimidation and vote-buying. He said the party aimed to win the presidential election on the first ballot and secure sufficient legislative representation to implement its proposed reform agenda. According to Dickson, the programme focuses on addressing insecurity, improving education and healthcare, strengthening agriculture and manufacturing, supporting small businesses and rebuilding the economy. He also urged Nigerians to assess the performance of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the elections, arguing that the country needed a new direction to tackle poverty, unemployment and economic hardship.
Dickson maintained that political campaigns should centre on policy proposals and credible elections rather than personal attacks or practices that undermine voters’ freedom of choice.
Earlier, Ogbidi said the movement was formed to promote accountable leadership, encourage youth participation in politics and strengthen Nigeria’s multiparty democracy. He explained that members selected Dickson as their Grand Patron after considering his experience in opposition politics and his role in establishing the NDC as an alternative political platform. Ogbidi disclosed that the group’s membership registration was approaching 10,000 nationwide within weeks of its formation, pledging to mobilise support for all NDC candidates in 2027 and work towards protecting the party’s votes. He said the movement’s objectives extended beyond the forthcoming elections to include leadership development and sustained democratic engagement. Responding, Dickson welcomed the initiative and commended members for organising themselves and travelling to Abuja without first seeking financial assistance from the party, describing their actions as evidence of commitment to their cause. He encouraged the movement to expand its membership, collaborate with established party structures and take the NDC’s proposed policies to communities across the country.
The NDC leader also expressed hope that other groups with similar objectives would work together to strengthen the party’s mobilisation efforts, urging young Nigerians to participate peacefully in the 2027 elections.
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