Seriake Dickson to host Alliance for Democracy 'old guard' for Abuja reunion

Ahead of Nigeria's 2027 general elections and amidst ongoing political realignments, former Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson is organizing a significant reunion for leaders and members of the historic Alliance for Democracy (AD). The event, titled "Epochal Homecoming Reunion of the Old Guard Alliance for Democracy under the aegis of the Nigeria Democratic Congress," is scheduled to take place at Dickson's residence in Abuja.

The gathering's theme, "Reclaiming Our Moral Mandate: A National Democratic Conversation for a Reborn Polity," signals a focus on national democratic discourse. Dickson, who was the founding State Chairman of the AD in Bayelsa, will serve as the Chief Host. The event is expected to draw former National Executive Committee (NEC) and National Working Committee (NWC) members of the AD, along with other prominent figures and associates.

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This convocation is neither nostalgia nor pageantry. It is a deliberate act of political reclamation.

Notable attendees anticipated include Dr. Manzo Abubakar, former AD Senatorial candidate and leader of the party’s Northern Caucus, and Professor Udenta Udenta, the AD's first National Secretary. The reunion aims to foster a national conversation on the state of Nigeria's democracy, seeking to positively influence political dialogue and develop strategies for credible, people-centered, and electorally sustainable outcomes.

Organizers emphasize that the event is more than a nostalgic get-together; it's described as a "deliberate act of political reclamation." The statement highlights the conviction that the AD, born from the pro-democracy struggle of the Fourth Republic, retains relevance in discussions about Nigeria's democratic development. In an era often characterized by transactional politics and eroded ideology, the gathering seeks to return to "first principles" and chart a credible path forward for the nation.

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In an age of transactional politics and eroded ideology, we must return to first principles and chart a credible, electorally resourceful pathway for the nation.