Nigeria's opposition NDC is signalling willingness to work with other parties ahead of 2027. Party leader Seriake Dickson made this clear during an appearance on Channels Television's Sunday Politics programme.
"We will be open to conversations within that space," Dickson told reporters. He insisted any coalition must ultimately support NDC candidates in the election.
Dickson, who previously governed Bayelsa State, stopped short of setting conditions for talks. He noted that discussions would unfold after his party completes its nomination process.
"I'm not claiming superiority," the serving senator added. Rather, he said, the NDC would assess partnership options once internal party selections conclude.
Dickson's comments come at a tricky moment for the party. A Federal High Court in Lokoja recently reversed an earlier ruling that had ordered INEC to register NDC as an official political party.
That decision threatens the party's status heading into the 2027 race. Some NDC officials have blamed the reversal on political enemies, particularly those opposed to Peter Obi's recent departure from the Labour Party.
Despite the court setback, Dickson's coalition remarks suggest the NDC won't face 2027 alone. His openness to talks signals the party intends to build a broad opposition alliance.
