Dickson claims there is a plan to rig the 2027 elections

The National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Seriake Dickson, has raised concerns about a supposed plan by some people to tamper with the results of the upcoming 2027 elections and scare voters with fake security officers.

Mr Dickson shared this information in a Facebook post on Thursday. He was speaking after meeting with NDC youth and women leaders from Ekeremor Local Government Area in Bayelsa State.

The NDC leader, who is a senator representing Bayelsa West District, told the stakeholders about the alleged plans to rig the 2027 elections.
“I also urged them to remain vigilant and protect the integrity of the electoral process.

“I am aware of the alleged plans to manipulate election results and deploy fake security personnel to intimidate voters,” he stated.

“I encouraged citizens to resist every form of electoral malpractice and intimidation through lawful means.”

Mr Dickson, who was once the governor of Bayelsa State, did not mention any political party or individuals involved in his allegations.

The senator emphasized that no president or head of any security agency would allow anyone to kill, harm, or shoot innocent citizens in their communities on election day.

He called on security personnel and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to do their jobs properly, “impartially and professionally.”

“While citizens should cooperate with every law-abiding INEC official and security operative, they also have the right to challenge unlawful actions and report intimidation or electoral manipulation through appropriate channels,” he added.

Mr Dickson noted that the NDC had the backing of various leaders in Ekeremor, including traditional rulers, community leaders, and support groups. He suggested that the All Progressives Congress (APC) was depending on hired crowds to hold rallies.

“I therefore ask: Where are the grassroots supporters of the APC in Ekeremor? From what we have witnessed, much of the support claimed by the APC appears to come from paid crowds, induced gatherings, and political appointees.

“From all that I have seen, there is no APC presence strong enough to defeat the NDC in any election in Bayelsa State,” he argued.

Mr Dickson also urged NDC supporters and members not to attack or insult any politicians as the 2027 elections approach.

“We must remain peaceful, engage our brothers and sisters, and continue to work with everyone.

“Those who have made a habit of intimidating their communities in every election should understand that the people have the right to make their political choices freely and without fear,” he said.