The National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Seriake Dickson, has received former Zamfara Central Senator, Kabir Marafa, into the party from the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Dickson described the development as a significant boost to the NDC’s growing national profile as political activities begin to intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a statement shared on his official Facebook page on Tuesday, the former Bayelsa State governor revealed that Marafa joined the party alongside a large number of his supporters from Zamfara State.
He noted that the former lawmaker was formally received in the presence of the party’s National Chairman and members of its National Working Committee, where he was also recognised as the NDC leader in Zamfara State.
“It was a pleasure to receive my friend and brother, Distinguished Senator Kabir Marafa into the NDC alongside his teeming supporters,” Dickson said.
He expressed confidence in Marafa’s ability to strengthen the party’s presence in Zamfara, adding that his experience would contribute to promoting peace, stability, and development in the state under the NDC platform.
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Dickson also used the occasion to call on Nigerians to join the party, particularly those interested in contesting elective positions or holding party offices, ahead of its upcoming primaries.
According to him, the party’s congresses are scheduled to take place nationwide next week, stressing the importance of peaceful and orderly conduct as the NDC continues to build its structures across the country.
“We call for peaceful and orderly congresses across the country, where leaders will harmonise our structures nationwide as our party continues to grow,” he stated.
The NDC leader further claimed that within three months of its formation, the party has emerged as one of the fastest-growing political platforms in Nigeria, asserting that it is already the third largest party in the country.
He maintained that the party remains free from internal crises and litigation, urging the public to disregard what he described as misinformation aimed at undermining its progress.
Dickson also acknowledged the role of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in recognising the party, noting that the commission had uploaded the NDC’s logo and details of its officials on its website as confirmation of compliance with regulatory requirements.
He expressed optimism that the party would continue to attract more members and expand its influence nationwide as preparations for the 2027 elections gather momentum.
