ABUJA — Members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) caucus in the House of Representatives met on Wednesday with party leader Senator Henry Seriake Dickson at his Abuja residence, reaffirming their loyalty to the party and pledging to hold the federal government to account.
The delegation, led by House Minority Leader Hon. Victor Afam Ogene, included Honourable George Ozodinobi, Honourable Okey‑Joe Onuakalusi, Honourable Lillian Orogbu, Honourable Atta Thaddeous Achief, Honourable Engineer Chijioke Okereke, Honourable Peter Ozokwe, Honourable Murphy Osaro Omoruyi, Honourable Engineer Emeka Idu, Honourable Manuchim Omezuruike, Honourable Muktar Umar Zakari, Honourable Yusuf Umar Datti, Honourable Peter Aniekwe and Honourable Uchenna Harris Okonkwo. Also present were former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi and former Kano State governor and 2023 NNPP presidential candidate Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, alongside other NDC officials.
Speaking on behalf of the caucus, Hon. Ogene said the visit was intended to reassure the party’s national leadership of the lawmakers’ commitment to the NDC’s “Service to the People” ethos and to outline the opposition’s strategy ahead of the next general elections. “We are here to reaffirm our dedication to Nigerians and to the ideals of the NDC,” he said. “Our role is to ensure that the government is accountable and that democratic norms are upheld.”
The Minority Leader underscored the growing weight of the NDC in the National Assembly, noting that the party’s expanded presence in the House of Representatives would amplify its voice both domestically and internationally. “We are now the principal opposition force in Parliament. With greater numbers, our advocacy will resonate across the nation and beyond,” he added.
Kwankwaso, addressing the gathering on behalf of Senator Dickson and other party leaders, praised the lawmakers for their loyalty, describing it as a rare virtue in contemporary Nigerian politics. He thanked them for aligning with the party’s leadership and pledged continued support. “We appreciate your steadfastness and will do everything necessary to advance our shared goals,” he affirmed.
The former governor used the occasion to urge Nigerians to register with the NDC and with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of upcoming elections, emphasizing the need for broad-based participation to achieve the change envisaged for 2027. “Mobilise your constituencies, especially the youth, and encourage them to register as voters. Together we can drive the positive transformation our country needs,” Kwankwaso said.
The meeting concluded with mutual commitments: the NDC legislators reaffirmed their allegiance to the party and to the Nigerian electorate, while party leaders promised to support the caucus in its oversight role. As the opposition consolidates its position in the legislature, observers note that its enhanced coordination could shape policy debates and influence the political landscape ahead of future electoral cycles.
