Senator Seriake Dickson has expressed deep concern over the ongoing crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stating that former President Goodluck Jonathan would be saddened by the party’s current state.
Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, Dickson reflected on the decline of the PDP, a party that once dominated Nigeria’s political landscape and produced multiple presidents since the return to democracy in 1999.
The lawmaker, who recently defected to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), said although he is not Jonathan’s spokesperson, it is evident that the former president would feel a sense of loss seeing the party weaken significantly.
According to him, his personal disappointment is only a fraction of what Jonathan might feel, given the ex-president’s long political journey within the PDP—from deputy governor to president.
Dickson described the situation as one where the party has gradually “evaporated,” noting that its influence and internal cohesion have deteriorated over time.
He formally announced his move to the newly registered NDC earlier in March, describing the party as a credible opposition platform for Nigerians.
At the time, he expressed optimism about the NDC’s emergence, despite delays linked to regulatory and judicial processes beyond the party’s control.
Addressing claims that key figures were abandoning the PDP, Dickson argued otherwise, insisting that it was the party that has drifted away from its founding ideals and members.
“The PDP has left us,” he said, maintaining that the party has effectively ceased to function as a viable political platform due to internal divisions and leadership disputes.
The PDP has faced a series of challenges in recent times, including factional leadership tussles and defections, which have significantly reduced its political strength. At present, the party controls only a few states, with several former members aligning with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Dickson’s remarks highlight growing concerns about the future of the PDP and signal shifting alliances as political actors begin positioning ahead of the 2027 general elections.
