Peter Obi and Dickson Meet to Resolve NDC Internal Crisis, Urge Unity

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), on Friday held a closed door meeting with the party’s National Leader, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson and members of the National Working Committee (NWC) in a bid to resolve issues arising from the party’s recent primary elections.

The meeting, which lasted for about three hours, came amid rising concerns over internal wrangling and fallout from the NDC primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Dickson, in a statement to his verified Facebook page shortly after the meeting, revealed the details of the meeting.

The former Bayelsa State governor said the meeting provided an opportunity for party leaders to review recent developments in the NDC and respond to the concerns expressed by members.

“I just received my brother, colleague and partner in the New Nigerian Project, His Excellency Mr Peter Obi, CON, our presidential candidate, who, with some distinguished leaders of our party, held a closed door meeting that lasted about three hours,” Dickson said.

“In that meeting we reviewed the activities of our party and discussed a few recent issues that have been a cause of concern to all sides and we resolved all the issues amicably.

Dickson said the two leaders remained steadfast in their resolve to ensure victory for the NDC and dislodge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027.

There were disagreements internally in the party, but he said there was a framework agreed to deal with such issues in the future.

“On the bigger picture, that is, winning the elections for all candidates of our party and rescuing Nigeria from the misgovernance of the APC-led government, we have always been on the same page,” he said.

“But there has been some issues and we have agreed how to handle these going forward.”

NDC leader called on party members to set aside internal wrangles and concentrate on strengthening the party ahead of future elections.

“I would like to take this opportunity again to appeal to all members of our party to cease the bickering and name calling and to concentrate on the larger issues,” he said.

“Continuous consultations between party leaders and stakeholders will help to strengthen unity and cohesion within the NDC,” Dickson said.

“His Excellency Peter Obi and I and other leaders and stakeholders of our party will continue to consult and engage one another on how best to resolve concerns, strengthen the unity and cohesion of our party and ensure that we remain focused on our common mission of rescuing Nigeria and building a better future for all,” he added.