The leadership of the United Kingdom Chapter of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) has reaffirmed its commitment to the growth of the party following a high-level meeting with the party's National Leader, Senator Seriake Dickson, in London. The meeting took place at the London Park Lane Hilton Hotel on Saturday, where members of the chapter and representatives of the Nigerian community from across Great Britain and Ireland interacted with the former Bayelsa state governor.
According to a statement by the Publicity Secretary NDC-UK, Boniokoye Imegwu, the meeting provided an opportunity for Senator Dickson to brief party members and supporters on developments within the NDC, its progress since its formation, and preparations for the forthcoming general election. Senator Dickson was in London while returning to Nigeria from the Netherlands, where he had inaugurated the NDC Netherlands Chapter.
During the interaction, the National Leader expressed confidence in the party's leadership and presidential ticket, while urging institutions and officials responsible for conducting the elections to uphold integrity, fairness, responsibility, and patriotism throughout the electoral process. This was seen as a significant moment for the party as it prepares for the upcoming general election.
The NDC-UK Country Chairman, Princewill Urum, thanked Senator Dickson for his leadership and reaffirmed the commitment of the UK Chapter to advancing the objectives and programmes of the party. The UK Chapter's commitment to the party's growth and success was evident in their active participation and engagement during the meeting.
Also present at the meeting was the leader of COPDEM (Coalition for the Protection of Democracy), a Nigerian and global political network. The COPDEM leader commended the direction and progress of the NDC and said the organisation would deploy its available resources and personnel in support of initiatives aimed at promoting democratic participation and a credible electoral process in Nigeria.
Senator Dickson also disclosed that he would return to the United Kingdom later this year with the NDC presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, his running mate, Alhaji Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and other senior party officials for the formal launch of the NDC-UK Chapter. This highly anticipated event is expected to galvanize support for the party in the UK and beyond.
The meeting ended on a convivial note, with participants expressing renewed commitment to the expansion of the NDC and its forthcoming electoral activities. The NDC-UK chapter's reaffirmation of commitment to the party is seen as a significant boost to the party's efforts to make a meaningful impact in the upcoming general election.
Key points
- NDC-UK chapter reaffirms commitment to party growth and upcoming general election.
- Senator Dickson expresses confidence in party's leadership and presidential ticket.
- COPDEM leader commends NDC's direction and progress, offers support for democratic participation.
