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A major political shift unfolded in Bayelsa State as prominent chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC), alongside thousands of their supporters, formally resigned from the party and aligned with the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in a dramatic show of strength in Yenagoa.

Hon. Selekebina Saboh, a former Stalwart of the All Progressives Congress and erstwhile Local Government Chairman of Ekeremor Council area of Bayelsa State has announced his resignation from the ruling APC and his decision to join the NDC with over 10,200 supporters statewide.

Hon. Saboh described the move as a deliberate step toward embracing a people-driven political movement, pledging total commitment to the ideals and leadership of the NDC.

He explained that his decision was informed by his love, admiration and confidence in the leadership strides of Senator Henry Seriake Dickson founder of the NDC that has manifested over the years in his quality representation at every political office in his disposal.

He thanked all his supporters for their support which he has enjoyed over the years and assured them that the NDC will lead them to victory in the upcoming elections in the State.

Similarly, Hon. Wilson Ayakpo Dauyegha from Ekeremor Local Government Area declared his exit from his former political affiliation and alignment with the NDC, expressing confidence in the party’s capacity to secure grassroots-based electoral victory.

He assured party leaders of his readiness to mobilize support across his constituency.

In a statement issued by Gabriel Ukuta, Director of New Media to the NDC in Bayelsa State, the mass defection was attributed to growing confidence in the leadership and vision of the party’s National Leader, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson.

The statement emphasized that Dickson’s political experience and track record continue to attract support across the state.

Addressing the gathering, the National Chairman of the NDC, Senator Moses Cleopas, described the party as a “Noah’s Ark,” offering hope and direction for the oppressed and marginalized.

He commended the defectors for what he termed a “bold and timely decision,” urging more Bayelsans to join the movement for genuine democratic transformation.

The Bayelsa State Chairman of the NDC, Hon. Dauperebo Ikuromo, welcomed the new members and praised their courage, noting that the influx of APC chieftains and their supporters marks a turning point in the state’s political firmament.

Other party leaders and stakeholders present at the event reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the party’s structure across all local government areas, as preparations intensify for the upcoming elections.

Despite a heavy downpour, the event drew massive participation from across the eight local government areas of the state, signaling a growing wave of defections and realignments ahead of the forthcoming elections.

The mass resignation of APC figures and their subsequent alignment with the NDC underscores a significant shift in Bayelsa’s political dynamics, with the opposition party gaining momentum through high-profile defections and expanding grassroots support.

Prominent figures present at the event included Hon. Pabra Igwele, State Deputy Chairman of the NDC, Hon. Fyneman Wilson, representative of the National Leader at the event, Dr. O. Osusu, Member of the NDC Sagbama LGA, Hon. Salo Adikumo, an elder of the NDC in Sagbama LGA, Chief Suru Oyarede, elder of the NDC in Ekeremor LGA, Hon. Wisdom Fafi, and Hon. Oyinke Godbless, both Members of the minority party in the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, among others.

kingbee90:
Wow!
By the middle of this year, even yarimo and hellanus would be ashamed of identifying with the APC sef.

Dem go learn politics 101.

Sonofgod1990:
Which one be ndc again for

Jokay07:
You said the same thing in 2023.

happney65:
10,000?

Why not 100,000?

Politicians and lies .

Kastonkastroll:
For people to stand in the rain while the man was speaking seems like genuine love for him..

Sonofgod1990:
Which one be ndc again for

owobokiri:
He held them with a leach as he moved from APC to ADC?
Who did the counting and how sure is the person that they all will follow him to the new party?
The Nigerian press is a terrible institution.
Every election circle, the bombard you with all these spurious stories about how one man took a million men to defect from party A to party B.
All na wash...
Just a well cooked propaganda to prepare you minds for the gigantic rigging that are about to happen during upcoming general elections...

Sonofgod1990:
Which one be ndc again for

onatisi:
Seems NDC is gaining serious ground in south south

Kastonkastroll:
For people to stand in the rain while the man was speaking seems like genuine love for him..

AMINDA:
Same Southsouth that Tinubu's water carriers told us is in the bag? Where then will Tinubu's votes come from? Goodluck might just spring a surprise and contest under the NDC.

kingbee90:
2023 and 2027 are not the same.
Your candidate has proven beyond reasonable doubt to be a failure and the most incompetent man to ever occupy the aso-rock.

No one ever believed that Buhari would ever outperform tinubu the so-called builder of Lagos.

It is sad .

Sonofgod1990:
Which one be ndc again.

One fresh laps sighted over there 😝