Dickson says crisis in NDC primaries “could have been worse”

National leader and founder of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Seriake Dickson, has admitted that a crisis occurred during the party’s recent primary election held across the country.

Speaking in an interview on Arise Television’s “Prime Time” on Wednesday, Dickson said the situation could have been worse for a young political party.

He added that everyone involved, including the aspirants, has shown restraint and a commitment to the party.

“The Electoral Act as stipulated has created crisis. Actually, the crisis could have been worse for a new and young party like the NDC if not for the way all our colleagues have shown restraint,” Dickson said.

“Now, look at the All Progressives Congress, APC. It has been in federal power since 2015. As at today they have 33 governors, yet they have their own primaries’ crisis.”

“The ADC too, is not left out. You saw what played out during and after their own primary election,” Dickson said.