The senator criticised supporters of Obi who have allegedly attacked the party and its leadership, arguing that such actions are counterproductive and ultimately harmful to the political platform carrying their preferred candidate.
The National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Seriake Dickson, has dismissed claims that the opposition party should be grateful to Peter Obi for emerging as its presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections, insisting that the platform is instead doing politicians a favour by offering them a vehicle to contest.
Dickson, a former governor of Bayelsa State, made the remarks during an appearance on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Wednesday amid growing tensions between some members of the Obidient Movement and leaders of the party.
“Don’t make it look like anyone is doing NDC a favour. No one is,” Dickson said.
“Rather, the NDC and I and my colleagues are doing people a favour by granting our platform.”
