Breaking: Senator Seriake Dickson Reportedly Set to Leave PDP for Newly Registered NDC

Former Bayelsa State Governor and serving senator, Seriake Dickson, is reportedly preparing to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the newly registered Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), a development that could mark a significant political shift ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Reports indicate that Dickson has concluded plans to join the new political platform following its recent registration and certification by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
According to sources, the anticipated defection could alter political dynamics, particularly in the South-South region, and may trigger a wave of defections by other prominent politicians seeking alternative political platforms ahead of the next electoral cycle.
Dickson had earlier hinted at the move in a message shared on his social media platforms, which sparked speculation and anticipation among supporters and political observers.
“Major Announcement is Coming!!! Tomorrow, Thursday, 5th March 2026, at 2:00 PM, I will be making an important statement at a Press Conference addressing the future of our people and our democracy. Stay tuned. Be ready. Be part of the moment,” he wrote.
The press conference, scheduled for 2:00 p.m. today, is expected to formally confirm Dickson’s defection and outline his reasons for leaving the PDP, a party with which he has been associated for decades.
Dickson’s planned move comes just days after the Nigeria Democratic Congress received its certificate of registration from the Independent National Electoral Commission. The electoral body recently presented the certificate to the party, bringing to an end a long legal battle that began in 2017 when the association first applied for registration.
The party’s Protem National Legal Adviser, Reuben Egwuaba, who received the certificate on behalf of the NDC, described the development as a victory for democracy.
Egwuaba explained that the party was initially denied registration by INEC on the grounds that its logo resembled that of the All Progressives Congress (APC), a claim that was later dismissed by the court.
The court ruled that the NDC’s logo was distinct and subsequently directed INEC to register the party, thereby affirming its legal status. Egwuaba commended the judiciary for upholding justice and also praised the current leadership of INEC for complying promptly with the court order.
“With the presentation of this certificate, NDC joins the registered political parties in the contention for the provision of democratic leadership and contest for power in ways that would make Nigerians at home and in the diaspora proud,” Egwuaba said.
He added that the party is positioning itself as an alternative platform for Nigerians dissatisfied with both the ruling party and the existing opposition parties.