2027: G100 consensus move good, but NDC focused on winning – Dickson
September 9, 2026 10:10 pm
Seriake Dickson
The National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Seriake Dickson, has described the G100’s efforts to produce a consensus presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections as a good initiative, but said the party remained focused on winning the election.
The NDC National Leader, who stated this while appearing as a guest on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Wednesday, said the party was aware of the moves and efforts by the G100, stressing that the group’s thinking was not misplaced and that the party, in principle, endorsed the initiative.
He, however, maintained that the NDC had already settled its presidential ticket and was now focused on taking its case to Nigerians and securing victory at the polls, while remaining open to support from other parties and political groups.
Dickson stated, “My friends who are organising the G100 came to see me, Saliu and his people. They are great Nigerians doing a great job, and their thinking is not misplaced. The NDC is aware of the moves and the efforts they are making. The NDC, in principle, endorses what they are doing, and we have made it clear that, well, the general commitments are good. Their assignment really is, they say, the devil is in the details.
“And our position is very clear. We have the most exciting ticket. We have the most vibrant ticket. We have an appealing ticket. We have a balanced ticket. We have a ticket that resonates with the Nigerian people at home and abroad. We are the strongest ticket, and I believe that they know that. I believe that every Nigerian knows it. And this is without any form of disrespect or dishonour to any other candidate or any other party.
“Therefore, we remain committed to working with everybody. In principle, no problem, but we are going into the election as NDC. If other parties and candidates support us, which we think they should do, well and good. But we are working to win the election. But we’ll be happy if they see what we’re doing and endorse us so that we can win the election for the Nigerian people.”
Opposition leaders recently gathered at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja for the G100 Alliance Summit as part of efforts to promote unity among political stakeholders ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The summit attracted representatives of six opposition political parties, who deliberated on possible areas of cooperation and collaboration ahead of the polls.
The meeting formed part of ongoing efforts by opposition parties to establish a common front and build a formidable political force capable of mounting a strong challenge to the ruling All Progressives Congress and its presidential candidate, President Bola Tinubu.
Abdulrahman is a journalist at Punch Newspapers with nearly a decade of professional experience covering political parties, elections, religion, civil society organizations, and the Nigeria Governors Forum. He is also a development and strategic communication expert, skilled at analyzing complex issues and delivering impactful narratives. Abdulrahman’s reporting reflects extensive newsroom experience, editorial judgment, and a strong commitment to informative and insightful journalism.
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