National leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Seriake Dickson, has rejected attempts to identify him with either the Obidient or Kwankwasiyya movements, insisting that his loyalty remains with the party ahead of the 2027 elections.

Dickson made the clarification during an appearance on Arise TV’s Prime Time on Wednesday, amid discussions about the relationship between the NDC and support groups associated with its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso.

“I’m not a member of Kwankwasiyya. I’m not a member of Obidient. I am NDC,” Dickson said.

He, however, acknowledged the constitutional right of both movements to operate independently, noting that their leaders are now the presidential and vice-presidential candidates of the NDC.

According to Dickson, the party has moved beyond internal discussions over its candidates and is now focused on defeating its opponents in the 2027 general election.

“There are no internal battles to fight in the NDC. We have decided candidature. The next stage of the battle, strategically, is to win the election,” he said.

Dickson urged supporters of Obi and Kwankwaso to focus on taking the party’s message to Nigerians rather than engaging in disagreements over identities and affiliations.

He described the relationship between the NDC candidates and their various support groups as a partnership aimed at securing victory in the election.

“We have a partnership that is committed to winning the next elections. That is the most important thing,” he said.

Dickson also noted that his relationship with Obi and Kwankwaso predates the formation of the NDC, saying they had worked together under different political arrangements over the years.

He maintained that the priority for all parties and support groups involved should now be building the political structure and mobilisation required to challenge the opposition in 2027.