The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) is willing to engage in coalition discussions with other opposition parties for the 2027 general elections, its national leader Senator Seriake Dickson has said.
Dickson made the remarks during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, when asked about potential alliances with parties including the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and its presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar.
“As an opposition leader, our party will remain open to conversations within that space. It is not for me or anyone else to pre-empt those discussions,” he stated.
He added that the NDC hopes any negotiations will ultimately support its candidates, while stressing that broader talks are expected after party nominations conclude.
“We are not saying we are better than anyone. Once nominations are concluded, another phase of engagement will begin. Whether those discussions result in an agreement remains to be seen, but every option is on the table,” Dickson said.
The comments come amid ongoing realignments in Nigeria’s opposition landscape, including legal disputes surrounding the ADC and the NDC’s own registration challenges.
Dickson expressed confidence that the ruling All Progressives Congress could be defeated in a free and fair election. “We believe the APC government and the APC as a party—not just President Bola Tinubu—will be defeated massively if the people are allowed to freely choose their leaders,” he added.
He dismissed attempts to deregister the NDC as politically motivated and affirmed that the party’s candidates would appear on the ballot.
