2027: Kwankwaso meets Dickson, seeks stronger NDC

Rabiu Kwankwaso, the Vice Presidential candidate for the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), has met with the party's National Leader, Senator Seriake Dickson, in Abuja. The meeting, described as a courtesy visit, is part of ongoing consultations to consolidate the party's unity and strategic readiness for the 2027 general elections.

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Today, I paid a courtesy visit to the National Leader of our party, the NDC, His Excellency Seriake Dickson at his residence in Abuja. 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.

Kwankwaso conveyed his confidence in the judicial process, emphasizing the NDC's commitment to democratic principles. "As true democrats, we remain committed to the rule of law and have absolute confidence in the judicial process," he stated. He urged party members and supporters to maintain focus and resolve, asserting, "No temporary setback can weaken the spirit of a movement built on hope, justice, equity, and the collective aspirations of the Nigerian people."

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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.

Senator Dickson corroborated the meeting on his Facebook page, confirming discussions on "issues of mutual interest concerning our party." He highlighted the leaders' reaffirmed commitment to opposing a "one-party democracy." Dickson also briefed Kwankwaso on the party's measures to rectify the "distractions occasioned by the anomalous ruling of the Federal High Court."

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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.

The NDC faces challenges following a Federal High Court ruling in Lokoja, Kogi State, which vacated a previous judgment that had ordered the registration of the NDC. The court cited that the initial ruling was made without hearing all necessary parties, deeming the proceedings constitutionally defective. This decision followed an application by the Peace Movement Party.

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We reaffirmed our resolve to stand together in the fight for multi-party democracy, and I briefed him on the measures the party is taking to correct and redress the distractions occasioned by the anomalous ruling of the Federal High Court. We are on course.