No internal crisis in our party despite NDC primary flaws, says Dickson

National leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and former Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Seriake Dickson, has admitted that the party’s primary elections had flaws, while denying that these issues signal an internal crisis.

In an interview with Arise Television on Wednesday, Dickson acknowledged that some members were unhappy with parts of the primaries. He explained that the direct primary system posed operational challenges for both established and emerging parties.

“Some aspects of the process were not perfect,” he said, adding that many of the contested outcomes were shaped by the party’s internal structures rather than its national leadership.

These comments come as aspirants in several states have raised complaints about irregularities in the nomination process. Dickson rejected claims that the NDC is in turmoil, arguing that the level of competition reflects the party’s rapid growth and increasing public interest.

“There is no crisis whatsoever,” he said, noting that the influx of political figures and aspirants into the party demonstrates confidence rather than instability.

He thanked Nigerians for the growing trust in the NDC, citing participation in recent party activities as evidence of widening support. According to Dickson, the surge in interest and contestation for positions should be seen as a sign of political strength, not organisational weakness.