Senator Dickson: Nigerians free to change parties

National Leader of NDC, Senator Seriake Dickson, has vowed to oppose a proposed law criminalizing party switching. He said the electoral bill targeting opposition won't stand.

Senator Seriake Dickson, National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has vowed to work against a proposed law criminalizing double party affiliation or switching. According to Daily Trust reports, he stated Nigerians are free to change parties –Dickson. He pledged to oppose any House of Representatives attempt to pass such legislation, describing it as targeting the opposition and affirming it won't stand. > Senator Dickson: Electoral Bill Targeting Opposition Won’t Stand. These statements appeared on March 17, 2026, and March 16, 2026.

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Peter Obi and Kwankwaso confirm NDC membership with Senator Dickson in Abuja.
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Peter Obi and Kwankwaso join NDC after ADC crisis

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Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, and Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso have joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) following a crisis in the African Democratic Congress (ADC). They visited NDC National Leader Senator Seriake Dickson in Abuja to confirm their membership. Obi urged political actors to end internal conflicts and unnecessary court cases.

The House of Representatives has amended Section 77 of the Electoral Act 2026 to impose penalties for dual party membership. The amendment prescribes a two-year jail term or a N10 million fine.

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Leaders of Nigeria's major opposition parties met in Ibadan on Saturday and announced plans to field a single presidential candidate in the 2027 general elections. The summit issued a communiqué vowing to resist efforts by the ruling All Progressives Congress to create a one-party state. Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde hosted the event and warned against weakening the opposition.

A faction of Nigeria's Peoples Democratic Party aligned with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike held a convention on Sunday, re-electing Abdulrahman Mohammed as national chairman. Prominent PDP figures including Saraki, Makarfi and Lamido attended the event. Meanwhile, a Turaki-led PDP faction sought a Supreme Court order to stop the gathering.

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Sharp tension has emerged within the ODM party following the decision to exclude competitive elections for national officials at the National Delegates Conference (NDC) scheduled for March 27. Instead, the meeting will confirm previously appointed interim officials. The opposing faction rejects this move and threatens to boycott.

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