“I’m Not Obidient, Not Kwankwasiyya, I’m NDC” — Seriake Dickson
By The Analyst
Former Bayelsa State Governor and Senator representing Bayelsa West, Seriake Dickson, has declared that he does not belong to either the “Obidient” or “Kwankwasiyya” political movements, saying his political identity is firmly anchored in the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Dickson made the clarification amid growing political realignments and the emergence of new opposition platforms ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“I’m not Obidient, not Kwankwasiyya, I’m NDC,” the former governor stated, drawing a clear line between his political affiliation and the two influential political movements associated with former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi and former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.
The declaration comes at a time of heightened political activity across the country, as opposition politicians, political groups and other stakeholders continue to explore new alliances and platforms ahead of the 2027 elections.
The “Obidient” movement became a major political force during the 2023 presidential election, largely driven by support for Peter Obi, while the “Kwankwasiyya” movement has its strongest political base in Kano and parts of northern Nigeria under the influence of Kwankwaso.
Dickson’s statement, however, suggests that the former governor sees the NDC as a distinct political vehicle, separate from both tendencies, at a time when the opposition landscape is undergoing significant restructuring.
A former governor of Bayelsa State who served between 2012 and 2020, Dickson later represented Bayelsa West in the Nigerian Senate. His experience in both executive and legislative politics has positioned him as one of the notable voices in the opposition political space.
His latest comments are therefore likely to attract attention as discussions intensify over the shape, leadership and ideological direction of opposition politics ahead of 2027.
With political actors increasingly reassessing existing alliances and seeking broader platforms, the distinction drawn by Dickson underscores the fluid nature of Nigeria’s emerging political landscape.
The 2027 contest is already shaping up as a major test of the ability of opposition forces to build a coherent national structure capable of transcending established political loyalties, regional interests and personality-driven movements.
For Dickson, however, the message appears straightforward: his political identity is neither Obidient nor Kwankwasiyya, but NDC.