Senator Seriake Dickson has expressed confidence that every legitimate vote cast in the 2027 general elections will count, insisting that the will of the Nigerian people must remain the ultimate determinant of the electoral process.He said those who think they could shoot, kill, and maim their own people, every election season, with the security forces that are meant to protect the people, as well as write fake results with INEC, will be disappointed once again.“I want to assure you that every vote will count. There will be no room for violence, intimidation, or the deployment of security operatives and armed thugs against law-abiding citizens, as some people do.
“We believe the people’s will is supreme. Thank you once again for your prayers and support for me and for all the candidates of our party.
“Together, we must remain vigilant and ready to democratically resist intimidation, oppression, violence, inducements, and every attempt to undermine the will of our people.
“We have defeated federal might severally before, and, by the grace of God, we shall do so again, with me leading from the front, as you know,” he wrote .
The former Bayelsa State governor said the credibility of the 2027 polls would depend on protecting the sanctity of the ballot and ensuring that the choices made by voters are respected.
Senator Dickson stressed that democracy can only thrive when elections are conducted in a free, fair and transparent manner, urging Nigerians to actively participate in the electoral process without fear or intimidation.
He also called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies and other stakeholders to uphold the principles of transparency, accountability and neutrality before, during and after the elections.
The senator maintained that safeguarding the people’s mandate is essential to strengthening Nigeria’s democracy, adding that confidence in the electoral process would encourage greater voter participation and reinforce public trust in democratic institutions.
