The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has said it is willing to hold discussions with other opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections as efforts continue to build a stronger political front.
The position was made known on Sunday by the party’s National Leader, Seriake Dickson, during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics. He said the NDC is prepared to engage with other opposition groups if the need arises, adding that the party is open to conversations that could strengthen the opposition ahead of the next election.
Dickson, however, said it would be too early to predict the outcome of such discussions. He explained that no one should assume how the talks would end but expressed hope that any agreement reached would eventually support the NDC’s candidates.
The former Bayelsa State governor said the party was not claiming to be above other political groups. According to him, once the nomination process is completed, political parties would naturally move into another phase of consultations where possible alliances could be explored.
His comments come at a time when the NDC is dealing with legal challenges over its status. A Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja, Kogi State, recently set aside its earlier judgment that directed the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to register the party as a political party.
Despite the court ruling, the NDC has continued to insist that it remains focused on its political plans and preparations for the 2027 general elections while pursuing legal steps to address the judgment.