Several candidates of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have praised Senator Seriake Dickson for his role in resolving disputes that emerged from the party’s primary elections, describing him as a key figure in restoring stability within the party.
The candidates also rejected allegations that aspirants were required to pay money to secure party tickets, insisting that despite the challenges recorded during the primaries, the process was conducted transparently.
The NDC candidate for Abia Central Senatorial District, Senator Nkechi Nwaogu, commended Dickson for his handling of the disputes, reconciliation efforts and the eventual selection of candidates.
Nwaogu, a former senator who served in the Eighth National Assembly, said Dickson’s leadership helped the party overcome difficult moments.
“Senator Seriake Dickson deserves commendation for the way he managed the difficult period surrounding the primaries, reconciliation and nomination of candidates. Nobody is perfect, but he acted in the interest of our party,” she said.
She urged aspirants who lost their bids to remain loyal to the party and support its candidates ahead of the 2027 elections, stressing that political contests provide opportunities for future success.
A Canada-based aspirant who lost a House of Representatives ticket also praised the party leadership, saying Dickson had spent months resolving disagreements among aspirants and stakeholders.
The aspirant, who spoke anonymously, said Dickson was not responsible for the disputes but instead worked to bring opposing sides together.
According to him, the party leader did not interfere with the activities of state stakeholders or committees that conducted the primaries.
“He has spent the last two or three months engaging with aspirants and stakeholders, resolving misunderstandings and promoting reconciliation,” he said.
Another aspirant from Edo State dismissed claims that NDC tickets were sold to the highest bidders, saying he personally met Dickson several times and never discussed money with him.
He insisted that no one could credibly claim to have paid money to the party leader for a ticket.
“I visited the National Leader several times alongside party leaders and aspirants from my state. Not once was money mentioned or discussed,” he said.
The aspirant praised Dickson’s contributions to the growth of the party and called on members to unite ahead of the 2027 elections.
He urged party members to work together to support the party’s presidential candidates and other candidates across the country.
Meanwhile, Mazi Nnamdi Dickson Iroegbu, who lost the NDC House of Representatives ticket for Aboh Mbaise/Ngor Okpala Federal Constituency in Imo State, has also called for unity among party members.
Reacting after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) released the final list of candidates, Iroegbu acknowledged that his name was not included but said he had accepted the outcome and remained committed to the party.
