The United Kingdom Chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has reaffirmed its commitment to the growth and development of the party following a high-level meeting with its National Leader, Senator Seriake Dickson, in London. The meeting, which took place at the London Park Lane Hilton Hotel, brought together members of the NDC-UK chapter, as well as representatives of the Nigerian community from across Great Britain and Ireland. During the meeting, Dickson briefed party members and supporters on the progress of the NDC since its formation and preparations for the forthcoming general elections.
According to a statement by the NDC-UK Publicity Secretary, Boniokoye Imegwu, Dickson expressed confidence in the leadership of the party and its presidential ticket. He also called on institutions and officials responsible for conducting the elections to uphold integrity, fairness, responsibility, and patriotism throughout the electoral process. The NDC-UK Country Chairman, Princewill Urum, thanked Dickson for his leadership and reaffirmed the chapter's commitment to advancing the objectives and programmes of the party.
The meeting was attended by various stakeholders, including the leader of the Coalition for the Protection of Democracy (COPDEM), a Nigerian and global political network. The COPDEM leader commended the direction and progress of the NDC, pledging that 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.
Dickson was in London on his return to Nigeria from the Netherlands, where he had inaugurated the NDC Netherlands Chapter. During his visit, he interacted with party members and supporters, providing updates on the party's progress and plans for the future. The NDC-UK chapter's commitment to the party's growth and development was reaffirmed during the meeting.
The NDC-UK chapter's meeting with Dickson was a significant event, as it brought together various stakeholders to discuss the party's progress and plans. The chapter's reaffirmation of its commitment to the party's growth and development is a positive development for the NDC. The party's preparations for the forthcoming general elections were also discussed during the meeting.
Dickson also disclosed plans to return to the United Kingdom later this year, alongside the NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi; his running mate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso; and other senior party officials. The purpose of the visit is to formally launch the NDC-UK Chapter. This move is expected to further boost the party's presence in the UK and strengthen its support base.
The NDC-UK chapter's meeting with Dickson has significant implications for the party's growth and development. The chapter's reaffirmation of its commitment to the party's objectives and programmes is a positive development. The party's focus on promoting democratic participation and a credible electoral process in Nigeria is also noteworthy.
Key points
- The NDC-UK chapter has reaffirmed its commitment to the growth and development of the party.
- Dickson expressed confidence in the leadership of the party and its presidential ticket.
- The NDC-UK chapter plans to formally launch its chapter in the UK later this year.
