The Vice Presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said efforts are underway to strengthen unity and improve the preparedness of the newly formed party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a post on his verified X handle on Sunday, Kwankwaso disclosed that he paid a courtesy visit to the National Leader of the party, Seriake Dickson, at his residence in Abuja.
According to him, the meeting formed part of ongoing consultations aimed at consolidating the party and positioning it for future electoral contests.
“Today, I paid a courtesy visit to the National Leader of our party, the NDC, His Excellency Seriake Dickson, at his residence in Abuja,” he wrote.
“The engagement forms part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen the party’s unity, resilience, and strategic readiness as we prepare for the 2027 general elections.”
Kwankwaso also expressed confidence in the judicial process, saying the party remained committed to democratic principles and the rule of law despite recent challenges.
“As true democrats, we remain committed to the rule of law and have absolute confidence in the judicial process. No temporary setback can weaken the spirit of a movement built on hope, justice, equity, and the collective aspirations of the Nigerian people,” he stated.
He urged party members and supporters to remain calm and focused on the party’s objectives.
“I urge all party members, supporters, and well-meaning Nigerians to stay calm, resolute, and focused on our shared mission. Together, we will rise above every challenge. Nigeria will be OK,” he added.
In a separate post on his official Facebook page on Sunday, Dickson confirmed the meeting, saying they discussed “issues of mutual interest concerning our party.”
He said party leaders had resolved to oppose what he described as attempts to entrench a one-party system in the country.
“We reaffirmed our resolve to stand together in the fight for multi-party democracy, and I briefed him on the measures the party is taking to address the distractions occasioned by the anomalous ruling of the Federal High Court. We are on course,” he said.
The Telegraph recalls that the Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja, Kogi State, on Friday vacated its December 10, 2025 judgment which had compelled the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the NDC as a political party.
In the ruling in suit No. FHC/LKJ/CS/49/2025, Justice Isah Dashen held that the earlier judgment was delivered without hearing all necessary parties, rendering the proceedings procedurally defective.
The decision followed an application by the Peace Movement Party, which argued that it had a legal interest in the matter and ought to have been joined before judgment was delivered.
