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.

Peter Obi, described as the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has congratulated Senator Henry Seriake Dickson on being named Politician of the Year by LEADERSHIP Newspaper. In a statement shared on his verified Facebook page, Obi described the recognition as a testament to the former Bayelsa State governor's years of public service, according to the report.

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.

Peter Obi, described by the source as the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), attended the commissioning of the presidential campaign office of Allied Peoples Movement candidate Seyi Makinde in Abuja on Monday. Speaking at the event, Obi said opposition presidential candidates are not divided and are ready to work together with whoever is chosen by Nigerians, signalling a possible alliance among opposition figures.

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.

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has criticised the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) over its decision to select Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, warning both the NDC and former presidential candidate Peter Obi against trusting him. According to Naija News, the NNPP described Kwankwaso with the phrase 'once a betrayer, always a betrayer,' reflecting ongoing tensions between the party and its former presidential flagbearer following his political realignment ahead of future elections in Nigeria.