Senator Seriake Dickson, founder and leader of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), is in a partnership with presidential flagbearer Peter Obi and running mate Rabiu Kwankwaso. This alliance is described as a marriage of convenience, with Obi and Kwankwaso needing a vehicle to drive their ambitions, while Dickson's NDC requires leadership to be effective. The viability of the NDC as a ruling party is questioned, according to Vanguard.

Seriake Dickson has said the NDC supports the G100 consensus move ahead of Nigeria's 2027 general elections, describing the initiative as good, but stressed that the party remains focused on winning the polls with its own ticket. According to Punch, Dickson made the remarks while commenting on ongoing political realignments and coalition discussions among parties ahead of the 2027 polls.

Human rights activist Dickson Iroegbu warned that there would be a revolution if the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) is prevented from appearing on the ballot for the 2027 general elections. Iroegbu made this statement during an interview on the Mic-On podcast with media personality Seun Okinbaloye, highlighting the potential consequences of excluding the NDC from the electoral process.

Senator Seriake Dickson, national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has stated that he is not a member of either the Obidient or Kwankwasiyya political support movements, insisting his loyalty lies solely with the NDC. According to Vanguard, Dickson made the clarification during an interview on Arise TV's Prime Time on Wednesday, while discussing the relationship between his party and other political groups. The Obidient and Kwankwasiyya movements are prominent support bases in Nigerian politics.

Human rights activist Dickson Iroegbu has stated that anyone who believes the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) can be sidelined in the lead-up to the 2027 elections is inciting chaos. His comments highlight the significance of the NDC in the political landscape of Nigeria as the election approaches.

Opposition political parties in Rivers State, Nigeria, have taken differing positions on the Rainbow Coalition ahead of the 2027 general election, with some rejecting the alliance and insisting it poses no threat to their political interests, according to Leadership newspaper. The chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the state, Success Jack, was among those cited as insisting that the opposition parties have no link with the coalition, highlighting divisions among rivals before the polls.