Former Bayelsa State Governor and national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Seriake Dickson, has explained his decision to reject the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying he opposed the idea of Nigeria becoming a one-party state.
Dickson said his decision was driven by his belief in the importance of political competition and the existence of alternative political platforms in Nigeria’s democracy.
According to him, he could not align with the APC at a time when concerns were being raised about the country’s political landscape becoming dominated by a single party.
“I didn’t believe Nigeria should become a one-party state,” Dickson said, explaining his decision to remain outside the ruling APC.
The former governor’s position comes amid ongoing political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections, with politicians across the country moving between parties and political platforms.
Dickson, who governed Bayelsa State from 2012 to 2020, has remained active in national political affairs since leaving office.
His rejection of the APC adds another dimension to the debate over the future of Nigeria’s multiparty democracy as political parties begin positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 elections.
The former governor’s remarks also highlight the competing arguments surrounding recent defections and alliances, with proponents describing them as political realignments, while critics have raised concerns about the concentration of political power.
