By Abasi Ita
Former Bayelsa State Governor and serving Senator, Seriake Dickson, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party and joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress.
Dickson announced his defection on Thursday while addressing a world press conference, stating that his decision was guided by principle and conviction.
The former governor described the current state of the Peoples Democratic Party as critical, likening it to a patient in an Intensive Care Unit. He expressed concern over what he sees as deep internal challenges within the party.
According to him, Nigeria must not drift toward a one party system, stressing that a healthy democracy requires vibrant opposition and credible political alternatives.
Dickson’s exit marks a significant development in the nation’s political landscape, given his long standing role within the PDP as a former governor and influential figure in the South South region.
Further details of his plans within the Nigeria Democratic Congress are expected in due course.