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Prominent activist and political commentator Aisha Yesufu has publicly criticized Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) National Leader, Senator Seriake Dickson, accusing him of appearing insecure over the growing popularity and influence of the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Her remarks came amid ongoing controversies surrounding the NDC’s recently concluded primary elections and complaints from some aspirants over the party’s internal processes.
Yesufu’s criticism followed comments made by Dickson during a television interview in which he defended the NDC leadership and responded to allegations of irregularities in the party’s primaries. According to reports, the activist argued that Dickson’s comments and posture suggested he was uncomfortable with Obi’s political stature within the party. She reportedly stated that the former Bayelsa governor appeared to be viewing Obi as a competitor rather than as the NDC’s presidential flagbearer and principal asset ahead of the 2027 elections.
The disagreement comes against the backdrop of growing tensions within the NDC after several aspirants challenged the outcome of the party’s primaries. Yesufu herself had earlier expressed dissatisfaction with aspects of the process and complained about her exclusion from the Federal Capital Territory senatorial contest. Despite her criticisms, she has remained a strong supporter of Peter Obi and has repeatedly called for opposition unity ahead of the 2027 elections.
Dickson, however, has continued to dismiss claims of a crisis within the NDC, insisting that the party remains united and that Obi and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, enjoy the full backing of the leadership. He also maintained that the NDC was created as a national platform capable of challenging the ruling APC and warned supporters against actions that could weaken the party from within. The latest exchange highlights the internal debates currently shaping the opposition coalition as it seeks to consolidate support and position itself as a credible alternative in the 2027 general elections.
