​Internal Crisis Rocks NDC as Aisha Yesufu Accuses National Leader of Insecurity, Undermining 2027 Presidential Ambitions

​ABUJA — The newly formed National Democratic Coalition (NDC) has been plunged into a fiery internal crisis following a scathing public indictment of its National Leader, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, by prominent activist and party chieftain, Aisha Yesufu.

​In a sharply worded statement that has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, Yesufu accused the former Bayelsa State Governor of acting out of deep-seated insecurity, suggesting he is actively competing with the party’s own presidential candidate rather than fostering unity ahead of the crucial 2027 general elections.

​The public fallout stems from a controversial television interview granted by Senator Dickson. According to Yesufu, the appearance—which should have served as a strategic platform to market the party’s vision and reassure voters—devolved into a self-centered exercise that completely alienated party faithful and aggrieved aspirants.

​”An Appallingly Ego-Driven Interview”

​Expressing her profound disappointment, Yesufu noted that the National Leader’s first major media appearance after the party’s primary elections failed to inspire confidence in the electorate.

​”This part of the interview was so painfully appalling to watch,” Yesufu stated. “It looked as if you were insecure and in competition with your Presidential Candidate. Instead of selling your candidates and giving confidence to people on how set the road to winning the 2027 election was, you made it about yourself.”

​She further critiqued Dickson’s apparent perception of the political movement, warning that the leadership seems to view the NDC as a mere “Special Purpose Vehicle” (SPV) whose ultimate objective was achieved simply by gaining official registration, rather than a robust political machine built to decisively win power.

​Shifting Blames and Suppressing Primaries

​The rift also exposed simmering resentment regarding how the party’s internal democracy has been handled. Yesufu revealed that despite her massive grassroots support, she chose to de-escalate tensions when Senator Dickson reportedly insisted that no primary elections would be held for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) senatorial ticket.

​Recalling her efforts to pacify disgruntled loyalists who were left stranded at party headquarters waiting for primaries that never materialized, Yesufu emphasized that she played “field politics” and refused to beg for a ticket.

​She took a direct swipe at Dickson’s leadership style, accusing him of routinely deflecting blame whenever the party’s administrative processes face public scrutiny.

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​”Take all responsibility!” Yesufu demanded. “The party is young. It was overwhelmed. Mistakes will be made. Accepting the mistakes and being accountable is how the party will get better.”

​A Call to Leadership

​Reminding the Senator that a true leader must “stoop to conquer,” Yesufu emphasized that every single vote will matter in the uphill battle to rescue Nigeria from its current socio-economic challenges. She urged Dickson to abandon imaginary battles, noting that nobody is contesting his position as the party’s National Leader.

​Closing her critique with a poignant quote from motivational speaker Jim Rohn—“If what you did yesterday is still looking big to you today, then you are not doing enough”—Yesufu reminded the NDC leadership that the focus must strictly remain on the Nigerian people, not on soothing “fragile egos.”

​As of the time of going to press, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson’s media team has yet to issue an official rebuttal to these weighty allegations, leaving the future cohesion of the opposition party hanging in a delicate balance.