A chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, has dismissed speculations surrounding alleged registration claims linked to the African Democratic Alliance (ADA), insisting that the party’s foundational process is clear, documented, and long established.
In a detailed statement accompanied by supporting documents posted on his official Facebook page on Monday, Dickson said the NDC remains committed to building a structured, ideology-driven political platform with national appeal and generational continuity.
He expressed appreciation to Nigerians for their growing confidence in the party, noting that public trust has been a key driver of the NDC’s expansion since its early formation years.
“I thank Nigerians across all parts of our country for their growing support and confidence in us and in the NDC,” he said. “That trust has been the most important currency driving the party from its early days up until now, especially with the recent addition of my two distinguished colleagues.”
Dickson described what he called a “powerful convergence” within the party, highlighting the coming together of experienced political figures, grassroots mobilisers, and leaders from different regions under one platform.
According to him, the NDC is being deliberately structured as an ideological party, with ambitions of long-term institutional stability comparable to established political movements globally.
“As I have consistently stated, our goal in the NDC is to build an ideological political party, one that can be compared to the ANC in its finest years in South Africa, as well as established parties across Europe, America, India and even the Communist Party of China—in terms of stability, structure, and endurance beyond its founders,” he stated.
He further explained that the party is designed to prioritise inclusion, with special attention to young people, women, and vulnerable groups, while also serving as a platform for mentorship and political development.
On allegations and speculation surrounding the party’s registration process, Dickson provided documentary references, stating that the NDC’s application dates back to 2017.
“For the record, the annexures show that we initiated the registration process for the NDC as far back as 2017, and that INEC granted approval at that time before the process was halted,” he said.
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He added that when party registration resumed, the NDC revisited and updated its earlier application, while also presenting archival materials, including a 2017 search record relating to the party’s proposed logo.
Acknowledging the political tension that often accompanies major political projects, Dickson said misinformation, propaganda, and distractions were expected but should be ignored.
“With my experience in politics, I am fully aware that an ambitious project of this nature will attract distractions—rumours, gossip, propaganda, and even blackmail,” he noted. “These are all parts of the terrain that we are used to.”
He urged Nigerians to disregard what he described as misleading narratives and instead focus on the broader political vision of the party.
Dickson concluded by calling on Nigerians to join and actively participate in the NDC, stating that the party is open to all who are willing to contribute to national rebuilding.
“I call on all Nigerians to join the NDC, register, participate, and contest elections. Together, let us reclaim and rebuild our country,” he said.