Dickson, Obi, and Kwankwaso receive NDC representatives

On Wednesday, members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) caucus in the House of Representatives reaffirmed their loyalty to the party and pledged to hold the federal government accountable as the opposition prepares for the 2027 general elections.

Led by House Minority Leader Hon. Victor Afam Ogene, the lawmakers visited Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, the NDC’s national leader, at his Abuja residence.

Among those in the delegation were Honourable George Ozodinobi, Honourable Okey-Joe Onuakalusi, Honourable Lillian Orogbu, Honourable Atta Thaddeous Achief, Honourable Engineer Chijioke Okereke, Honourable Peter Ozokwe, Honourable Murphy Osaro Omoruyi, Honourable Engineer Emeka Idu, Honourable Manuchim Omezuruike, Honourable Muktar Umar Zakari, Honourable Yusuf Umar Datti, Honourable Peter Aniekwe, and Honourable Uchenna Harris Okonkwo.

Also present to receive the lawmakers were Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Mr. Peter Obi, former Kano State Governor and 2023 NNPP presidential candidate Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and other NDC leaders and members.

Speaking for the caucus, Hon. Ogene said the visit was intended to reassure party leadership of the lawmakers’ commitment to the ideals of the NDC and their determination to serve Nigerians through effective opposition politics.

“This evening, we are here as members of the House of Representatives Caucus of the NDC to reassure you of our commitment to serve the people of Nigeria in keeping with the motto of our party, ‘Service to the People,’” Ogene stated.

The Minority Leader emphasized that the caucus would stay focused on ensuring accountability and democratic governance.

“In rendering this service, we will hold the government of the day accountable to the people so that they would render to the Nigerian people the basic necessities associated with democracy and civil rule,” he said.

Ogene described the NDC as the leading opposition force in the National Assembly, especially in the House of Representatives, and added that the party’s growing numbers would strengthen its national and international voice.

“Your Excellencies, we are now the major opposition party in Parliament, especially the House of Representatives from where we operate, and with this number our voice will be strengthened. It will be heard, it will reverberate across not just Nigeria but across the world to hold the government to its responsibilities,” he declared.

He also assured party leadership of the caucus’s unwavering allegiance to the NDC and to the Nigerian people.

“We assure you of our commitment, we assure you of our loyalty to the party, and we assure you of our loyalty to the Nigerian people. Thank you for receiving us, Your Excellencies,” Ogene added.

On behalf of Senator Dickson and other party leaders, Engr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso praised the lawmakers for their loyalty and