Senator Seriake Dickson has held a high-level meeting with the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, following recent tensions generated by remarks the former Bayelsa governor made concerning attacks from some of Obi’s supporters.
Dickson revealed the development in a statement issued on Thursday, explaining that Obi visited him alongside other senior figures of the party for a private meeting that lasted approximately three hours.
The meeting followed recent concerns raised by the Bayelsa West senator, who had complained about criticisms and attacks from certain supporters of Obi despite what he described as their common political objectives and shared vision for the country.
According to Dickson, the closed-door session provided an opportunity for party leaders to review developments within the NDC and address issues that had recently generated unease among members and stakeholders.
“I just received my brother, colleague, and partner in the New Nigerian Project, His Excellency Mr. Peter Gregory Obi, CON, our presidential candidate, who, together with some distinguished leaders of our party, held a closed-door meeting which lasted about three hours,” he stated.
The senator disclosed that all areas of concern were thoroughly discussed during the meeting and that the parties involved reached an understanding on the issues raised.
“In the course of that meeting, we reviewed the activities of our party and discussed a few recent issues that have been a source of concern to all sides, and we amicably resolved all the issues,” Dickson said.
The former Bayelsa State governor emphasized that both he and Obi remain committed to the broader political objective of strengthening the NDC and preparing it for future electoral contests.
He noted that despite recent disagreements, their ultimate goal has always remained unchanged: building a strong political alternative capable of challenging the ruling party and offering Nigerians a different direction.
“We have always been on the same page on the bigger picture, that is, winning the elections for all candidates of our party and rescuing Nigeria from the misgovernance of the APC-led government,” he said.
Dickson acknowledged that differences of opinion are inevitable in any political organization but stressed that party leaders had agreed on mechanisms for resolving disputes and maintaining internal harmony going forward.
He urged party members and supporters across the country to put aside internal disagreements, avoid divisive rhetoric, and focus on advancing the party’s collective interests.
“I want to use this opportunity again to call on all members of our party to stop the bickering and name-calling and focus on the bigger picture,” he added.
The senator further assured members that consultations between Obi, himself, and other influential stakeholders within the party would continue as part of efforts to strengthen unity, improve coordination, and ensure that concerns raised by members are properly addressed.
According to Dickson, the leadership of the NDC remains committed to preserving cohesion within the party while pursuing what he described as a shared mission of rebuilding Nigeria and creating a better future for its citizens.
The reconciliation meeting is expected to ease tensions within the party and reinforce efforts to present a united front as preparations continue for future political engagements and elections.
