Nigerians angry, hungry for change ahead of 2027, Dickson declares

Former Governor of Henry Seriake Dickson and Senator representing Bayelsa West, Henry Seriake Dickson, has said Nigerians are increasingly dissatisfied with the present condition of the nation and are yearning for political change ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Dickson stated this in Abuja during the unveiling of the digital membership registration portal of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, describing the initiative as a strategic move to broaden participation and strengthen the party’s organisational base across the country.

The former governor, who is regarded as a leading figure in the party, performed the unveiling alongside the National Chairman, Cleopas Moses, the National Secretary, Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu, as well as state chairmen and other stakeholders.

Speaking on the political mood in the country, Dickson said Nigerians were frustrated by prevailing economic hardship and the current political order.

According to him, “Nigerians are angry with the status quo. Nigerians are not only angry, they are also hungry, and they are hungry for change. The NDC is available as the tool for effecting the change Nigerians want.”

He described the party as a fresh political platform free from internal crisis, adding that it is built on ideological politics and national development.

Drawing a biblical analogy, Dickson likened the emergence of the party to Noah’s Ark, urging Nigerians who desire genuine political transformation to align early with the platform.

“The NDC in Nigeria today, politically, is like Noah’s family. Those who can see the signs should come on board early,” he said.

On the digital membership registration, Dickson noted that the online platform would modernise party administration and encourage broader participation by Nigerians at home and in the diaspora.

He added that although the party is only a few weeks old, it has already begun attracting support across different parts of the country.

According to him, the party is structured as a pan-Nigerian democratic movement with coordinators already active at state, local government and ward levels.

“We are a national party. We are a pan-Nigerian democratic movement. We are not a regional movement,” he added.

Also speaking, Senator Cleopas Moses said the digital portal would simplify membership registration and promote transparency, accountability and inclusiveness within the party.

The unveiling came barely a week after Dickson announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party, citing deepening internal crisis and what he described as poor leadership within the opposition party.

At a press conference in Abuja, Dickson had expressed concern over the condition of the PDP, saying the party which once inspired hope had deteriorated significantly.