Former Bayelsa State governor Seriake Dickson says the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) should be voted out in the 2027 general elections, citing failure to deliver on promises.
Appearing on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Dickson argued that Nigeria has declined since the APC took power in 2015, lacking a clear governance blueprint.
He pointed to issues like insecurity, economic hardship, and poor infrastructure as evidence of the party’s shortcomings.
The senator representing Bayelsa West said: “They gathered together for the sake of removing the PDP and President Jonathan, and look at where we are; they brought in Buhari. No one asks, ‘What are you gathering for when you win power?’ They said, ‘Change,’” Dickson said.
While reflecting on the APC’s campaign message at the time, he argued that the promised “change” has not translated into tangible improvements.
“Change can be both ways; you can change from bad to worse, as the APC has done,” he added, insisting that conditions across key sectors have deteriorated.
He further bemoaned the government’s handling of corruption, insecurity and the economy, noting that financial scandals are now discussed in staggering figures.
“If you say that PDP was bad, whether it is corruption, whether it is insecurity, now corruption, you can’t even mention anything. People talk now, calculate monies now in trillions,” he stated.
According to him, the APC has also struggled to strengthen democratic values and manage Nigeria’s diversity effectively, raising broader concerns about governance and national cohesion.
Meanwhile, Dickson’s statements add to growing political debate ahead of the 2027 elections, as opposition figures intensify criticism of the ruling party and seek to reposition themselves for the next electoral cycle.
and then