…NDC will overcome legal challenges – Kwankwaso
By Sodiq Adelakun
National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Seriake Dickson, has said that President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress, APC, will be defeated in the 2027 general elections.
Dickson made this remark on Sunday while fielding questions in an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television.
He was speaking on the forthcoming next year’s general elections and the preparedness of the NDC for the polls.
“As leader of the NDC, and as a Nigerian, who knows the feelings and the yearnings of Nigerians, who also knows that their aspirations have not been met, we believe that the APC government, APC as a party and President Tinubu will be defeated massively.
“However, it’s not for one person to decide. It’s a decision for Nigerians, and that’s why you must open up the political space and not constrict it by contrived legal shenanigans using the judiciary to authenticate and legitimize what is morally reprehensible.
“My plea to the leadership of Nigeria’s judiciary, which is the pride of our nation, and the one that holds the balance, while we politicians can do the political struggle and INEC, is to please don’t allow desperate politicians to truncate our democracy,” he said
Meanwhile, the Vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has expressed confidence that the party will overcome its ongoing legal challenges, urging members and supporters to remain calm and focused ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Kwankwaso gave the assurance on Sunday in a post on his official X account following a courtesy visit to the National Leader of the NDC, Seriake Dickson, at his residence in Abuja.
The former Kano State governor said the meeting formed part of ongoing consultations aimed at strengthening party unity, resilience and strategic preparations for the 2027 polls.
“Today, I paid a courtesy visit to the National Leader of our party, the NDC, His Excellency Seriake Dickson, at his residence in Abuja,” he wrote.
“The engagement forms part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen the party’s unity, resilience and strategic readiness as we prepare for the 2027 general elections.”
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Kwankwaso reaffirmed the party’s commitment to democratic principles and the rule of law, expressing confidence that the judiciary would fairly resolve the legal issues confronting the party.
“As true democrats, we remain committed to the rule of law and have absolute confidence in the judicial process. No temporary setback can weaken the spirit of a movement built on hope, justice, equity, and the collective aspirations of the Nigerian people,” he said.
He urged party members, supporters and Nigerians to remain resolute and optimistic, insisting that the NDC would emerge stronger from the current challenges.
“I urge all party members, supporters, and well-meaning Nigerians to stay calm, resolute, and focused on our shared mission. Together, we will rise above every challenge.
“Nigeria will be OK,” he added.
