Members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) caucus in the House of Representatives on Wednesday reaffirmed their loyalty to the party and pledged to hold the Federal Government accountable ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The lawmakers, led by the House Minority Leader, Victor Afam Ogene, paid a courtesy visit to the National Leader of the NDC, Seriake Dickson, at his Abuja residence.
Among those in the delegation were George Ozodinobi, Okey-Joe Onuakalusi, Lillian Orogbu, Atta Achief, Chijioke Okereke, Peter Ozokwe, Murphy Omoruyi, Emeka Idu, Manuchim Omezuruike, Muktar Zakari, Yusuf Datti, Peter Aniekwe, and Uchenna Okonkwo.
Also present at the meeting were former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, and other party leaders.
Speaking on behalf of the caucus, Ogene said the lawmakers visited to reassure the party leadership of their commitment to the ideals of the NDC and effective opposition politics.
“This evening, we are here as members of the House of Representatives caucus of the NDC to reassure you of our commitment to serve the people of Nigeria in keeping with the motto of our party, service to the people,” he said.
He added that the caucus would continue to hold the government accountable to Nigerians.
“In rendering this service, we will hold the government of the day accountable to the people so that they would deliver the basic necessities associated with democracy and civil rule,” he stated.
Ogene described the NDC as the major opposition party in the House of Representatives, saying its growing numbers would strengthen its voice nationally and internationally.
“We are now the major opposition party in Parliament, especially in the House of Representatives where we operate, and with this number, our voice will be strengthened and heard.
“It will reverberate not just across Nigeria but across the world in holding the government to its responsibilities,” he said.
He also reaffirmed the caucus’s loyalty to both the party and the Nigerian people.
“We assure you of our commitment, our loyalty to the party, and our loyalty to the Nigerian people. Thank you for receiving us, Your Excellencies,” Ogene added.
Responding, Rabiu Kwankwaso commended the lawmakers for their loyalty, describing it as a rare virtue in Nigerian politics.
“We have to thank you for the loyalty, which, of course, is a very rare commodity these days. We appreciate you, and we want to assure you on behalf of the leader and the party that we will continue to do whatever it takes to carry you along so that together we can succeed,” he said.
Kwankwaso also urged Nigerians to register with the NDC and obtain their voter cards ahead of the 2027 elections.
“Let me also use this opportunity to urge Nigerians to ensure they register with the NDC and with INEC as voters. That will give everyone the opportunity to bring about the positive change that is coming, by the grace of God, in 2027,” he stated.
The former Kano governor further encouraged party members to mobilise support at the grassroots level.
“I also want to urge our members to return to their constituencies and mobilise our people, especially young men and women, as well as nationalists supporting the change we seek in this country,” he added.
