From Yakubu Wuyep,Jos
The National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, has admonished Plateau State Chapter on grassroots mobilisation from wards ,Local Governments and State ahead of the forthcoming general elections in 2027.
Seriake Dickson made this known during a courtesy visit by Plateau State Chapter of Former Alliance for Democracy, AD in Abuja.
He clarified that the party is committed to delivering services to the people of Nigeria as Nigeria’s foremost opposition platform, attributing its rapid growth to the support of Nigerians determined to preserve multi-party democracy.
Dickson tasked the Plateau State AD members to organize stakeholders towards the successful campaign period by coordinating all the grassroots group.
He disclosed that the party NDC is focusing on laying the foundation for future generation as a nationwide political movement.
According to him, the party was painstakingly built with contributions from Nigerians across political, ethnic and regional divides, including its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and running mate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.
Dickson stated that the emergence of the NDC reflects growing public demand for a credible opposition capable of deepening democratic competition and offering Nigerians an alternative vision of governance.
Dickson explained that there is no crises in the party but assured the Plateau Former/ AD politicians to continue to support the party structure towards rescuing the country leadership .
Despite those experiences, he said he remained optimistic that Nigeria’s judiciary would protect constitutional democracy and resist any attempt to manipulate the legal process for partisan ends.
“The survival of our multi-party democracy depends on institutions that are guided by the Constitution and the rule of law,” he said.
He urged Nigerians, particularly young people and women, to reject violence and intimidation in politics, advocating campaigns driven by ideas, accountability and respect for democratic values.
The senator also encouraged citizens to use the electoral process to remove leaders who, in his words, have betrayed the public trust, insisting that meaningful change can only come through peaceful democratic participation.
He reaffirmed his resolve to continue building the NDC into a formidable national platform dedicated to justice, constitutionalism, transparent governance and credible elections, arguing that Nigeria’s democracy can only flourish when citizens are presented with a strong and effective opposition.
Speaking earlier, The Plateau State Coordinator, Hon.Manasseh Watyil applauded the visionary leadership of the National leader of NDC Henry Seriake Dickson by placing unalloyed support.
He said that Plateau State Chapter of Former Alliance for Democracy remains committed to delivering the State by mobilizing groups across the wards ,LGAs up to the State level.
Watyil emphasized that the challenges of getting State office and wards and Local governments remain a critical to canvas successful elections but promised to kickstart the exercise.
He solicited the cooperation of the National secretary of NDC to ensure that all the necessary support reach the State to begin campaign period.
Manasseh called on Nigerians to vote out bad leaders who have continued to drive the country into hardships and insecurity.