2027: Dickson receives Obi, urges NDC members to stop name-calling ahead 2027

Author: Akinbayo WahabPublished on: June 12, 2026Country: Nigeria

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2027: Dickson receives Obi, urges NDC members to stop name-calling ahead 2027

Senator Seriake Dickson met with Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi following controversies over attacks from some of Obi's supporters. The three-hour closed-door meeting discussed party activities and resolved contentious issues. Dickson urged party members to stop bickering and name-calling to focus on the shared goal of defeating the APC.

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