Has Seriake Dickson Finally Pulled Out of PDP and Joined ADC? Ex-Bayelsa Gov Breaks Silence
- Seriake Dickson dismissed reports that he resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC)
- The senator temporarily stepped back from political activities following the death of Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo
- Dickson assured he would consult widely with allies before making any political decision
Bayelsa West senator Seriake Dickson has dismissed reports that he resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC), insisting that he remains a committed member of the party.
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Dickson denies defection claims
In a statement issued on Friday, January 9, by his media aide Ajiri Daniels, Senator Dickson debunked circulating social media reports suggesting he had joined the ADC.
“I remain a proud member of the PDP. Any decision about my political future will follow wide consultation with friends and political allies,” the statement read.
The former Bayelsa state governor, who is regarded as one of the most vocal opposition figures in the Senate, has consistently challenged the policies of President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Opposition record highlighted
One notable instance was during the debate on the emergency rule in Rivers state in March 2025, where Mr Dickson described the action as undemocratic and staged a walkout from the Senate chamber before the resolution was adopted, Vanguard reported.
In an interview with journalists at the Senate Press Centre in October last year, he reiterated that he would never join the APC, even if he were to leave the PDP.
Mourning period pauses political activity
Dickson explained that he has temporarily stepped back from political engagements following the death of Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo in December 2025, Premium Times reported.
“The senator is presently in mourning following the death of the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Dr. Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. As a mark of respect, he has stepped back from political activities and has been receiving condolence visits from friends, political leaders, allies, and well-wishers from across the country,” the statement added.
He assured that after the burial rites, he would resume political engagements and consult widely with allies before taking any formal decision.
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“While noting that he is keenly following developments in the political space, Senator Dickson assured that after the burial, he will consult widely with friends and political allies across the country before taking any decision, which will be formally announced. In the meantime, he remains a key leader in the PDP and hopes the party will strengthen its legacy contribution to Nigerian politics,” the statement said.
The senator called on the public, party faithful, and supporters to disregard reports claiming he had defected to the ADC.
Last year, his successor, Governor Douye Diri, left the PDP for the ADC, but Mr Ewhrudjakpo, who was Mr Dickson’s political ally, remained with the PDP before his sudden death last month.
Fayose names figures who "destroyed” PDP
Previously, Legit.ng reported that Ayodele Fayose, on Friday, January 9, said former vice president Atiku Abubakar, ex-national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Iyorchia Ayu, and Aminu Tambuwal, the senator representing Sokoto South, "destroyed" the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Legit.ng reports that the PDP was in power for 16 years before its defeat by the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In the last few months, the PDP was factionalised, with Kabiru Turaki (SAN) leading one group and Abdulrahman Mohammed heading the other. The latter is loyal to Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), a member of the party who serves in the APC-led federal government.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
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