Former Bayelsa State governor and incumbent Senator representing Bayelsa West, Seriake Dickson has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the newly registered Nigeria Democratic Congress.
Dickson announced his decision during a media briefing in Abuja on Thursday.
He noted that the irreconcilable differences in the PDP shrunk its umbrella which could no longer accommodate many members, including himself.
The lawmaker lamented that the PDP has lost its voice on national issues, saying the leadership tussle crippled the party totally.
Dickson, however, said the NDC, which was recently registered by the Independent National Electoral Commission will now be the desired opposition party in the country.
He enjoined Nigerians to identify and register with the new party for a better country.
