Members of the House of Representatives caucus of the Nigeria Democratic Congress on Wednesday reaffirmed their loyalty to the party and pledged to hold the Federal Government accountable ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The lawmakers, led by House Minority Leader Victor Afam Ogene, paid a courtesy visit to the National Leader of the party, Seriake Dickson, at his residence in Abuja.
Members of the delegation included George Ozodinobi, Okey-Joe Onuakalusi, Lillian Orogbu, Atta Achief, Chijioke Okereke, Peter Ozokwe, Murphy Omoruyi, Emeka Idu, Manuchim Omezuruike, Muktar Zakari, Yusuf Datti, Peter Aniekwe and Uchenna Okonkwo.
Also present at the meeting were former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso and other party leaders.
Speaking on behalf of the caucus, Ogene said the visit was aimed at reassuring the party leadership of their commitment to the ideals of the NDC and effective opposition politics.
“This evening, we are here as members of the House of Representatives Caucus of the NDC to reassure you of our commitment to serve the people of Nigeria in keeping with the motto of our party, service to the people,” he said.
He stated that the caucus would continue to hold the current administration accountable to Nigerians.
“In rendering this service, we will hold the government of the day accountable to the people so that they would render to the Nigerian people the basic necessities associated with democracy and civil rule,” he added.
Ogene described the NDC as the major opposition party in the House of Representatives, saying its growing numerical strength would amplify its voice nationally and internationally.
“We are now the major opposition party in Parliament, especially the House of Representatives, from where we operate and with this number, our voice will be strengthened and heard.
“It will reverberate across not just Nigeria but across the world to hold the government to their responsibilities,” he stated.
He also pledged the caucus’s loyalty to both the party and the Nigerian people.
“We assure you of our commitment, we assure you of our loyalty to the party, and we assure you of our loyalty to the Nigerian people.”
Responding, Kwankwaso commended the lawmakers for their loyalty, describing it as a rare quality in Nigerian politics.
The former presidential candidate thanked the caucus for identifying with the party leadership.
“We have to thank you for the loyalty, which of course, is a very rare commodity these days. We appreciate you, and we want to assure you on behalf of the leader and the party that we’ll continue to do whatever it takes to carry you with us so that together we can succeed,” he said.
Kwankwaso also urged Nigerians to register with the NDC and ensure they obtain their voter cards ahead of the 2027 elections.
“Let me take the opportunity also to urge Nigerians to ensure that they register with the NDC and also register with INEC as voters.”
He further called on party members to intensify grassroots mobilisation.
“Go back to our constituencies, mobilise our people, especially the young men and women, and of course the nationalists that are supporting the change we are talking about in this country,” he added.
The meeting is seen as part of the NDC’s broader efforts to consolidate its opposition strength and build momentum ahead of the next general election.
What You Should Know
The show of unity by NDC lawmakers reflects growing efforts by opposition figures to build a stronger coalition ahead of 2027.
With key political figures like Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso and Seriake Dickson involved, the party appears focused on consolidating legislative strength while projecting itself as a credible alternative to the ruling APC.
The emphasis on grassroots mobilisation, voter registration and internal loyalty suggests the NDC is already laying early structures for an aggressive national campaign strategy aimed at challenging the ruling party in the next election cycle.
