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INEC list: NDC candidates commend, thank Dickson
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INEC list: NDC candidates commend, thank Dickson

From Vanguard · () English

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  • Candidates of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) praised Senator Henry Seriake Dickson for his role in the publication of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) list.
  • They expressed gratitude for his efforts in stabilizing the party and rescuing their political careers.
  • The candidates highlighted the transparency and fairness of the NDC primaries, despite minor imperfections.

Candidates of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) have lauded Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, the party's National Leader, for his instrumental role in the recent publication of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) list. The list's release had been a source of apprehension for many aspirants, particularly those seeking seats in the National Assembly.

The National Leader Senator Seriake Dickson deserves accolades for the way he navigated the trying times that the primaries, reconciliations and the nomination of candidates were finally concluded.

— Senator Nkechi Nwaogupraising Dickson's leadership during the party's nomination process

Dickson, a former Bayelsa State Governor, is credited with being a stabilizing force, alleviating the tension that had threatened to divide the nascent party. Many candidates expressed profound gratitude for his transparent efforts, which they believe rescued their political careers from a bleak future. They noted the ruling APC's perceived move towards a one-party state and the suppression of opposition voices.

Nobody is perfect, but he acted in the interest of our party, NDC.

— Senator Nkechi Nwaoguon Dickson's decision-making

Senator Nkechi Nwaogu, the NDC Candidate for Abia Central Senatorial District, commended Dickson's leadership during the challenging processes of primaries, reconciliation, and candidate nominations. "Nobody is perfect, but he acted in the interest of our party, NDC," she stated, appealing to party members and aspirants to accept the outcomes and work towards victory in the 2027 elections.

I appeal to aspirants who did not get tickets to see this as a contest in which those who lost today can win tomorrow.

— Senator Nkechi Nwaoguurging party unity and future participation

Contrary to speculations of extortion for tickets, several candidates described the NDC primaries as arguably the freest, fairest, and most transparent among major political parties. An aspirant who lost out on a House of Representatives ticket, based in Canada, also witnessed and commended the party leadership's skillful navigation of the complex nomination processes, particularly Dickson's efforts in resolving post-primary misunderstandings.

all the National Leader has been doing since after the primaries has been settling the misunderstandings that arose either directly from the venues of the primaries or from the handling of the disputes by respective state leaders and stakeholders who w

— Canada-based aspirantdescribing Dickson's post-primary reconciliation efforts
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