2027: Bayelsa PDP begins grassroots campaign November 23

The Peoples Democratic Party in Bayelsa State has unveiled plans to take its 2027 election campaign to the grassroots, with mobilisation activities expected to cover all 105 wards across the state.

The party, in its campaign timetable released on Wednesday and made available to Journalists, said its LGA-to-LGA campaign tour would commence on November 23, following the inauguration of its State Campaign Council and senatorial district campaign flag-offs.

The timetable signed by the State Publicity Secretary, Ikaebimo Mark, showed that the party would begin its pre-campaign activities with meetings of the State Working Committee, Expanded State Caucus and State Executive Committee from October 26 to 28.

The party will also hold a three-day fasting, prayer and Solemn Assembly from November 5 to 7, followed by a dedication and thanksgiving service on November 8.

“The State Campaign Council will be inaugurated on November 9, while senatorial district campaign flag-offs are scheduled for November 17, 19 and 21.

“The PDP campaign programme was structured to enable candidates to reach voters at the grassroots, engage communities and explain their policies and programmes.

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“The campaign would be based on issues affecting the people, including development priorities and the welfare of citizens, rather than personal attacks or inflammatory rhetoric.

“The party, led in the state by High Chief (Hon.) Alabh George Turnah, MON, Esq., also pledged that its campaign activities would be conducted peacefully and in accordance with the law.

“We urged candidates, supporters and campaign officials to show discipline and tolerance while respecting other political parties and participants in the electoral process.

“We appealed to political actors and citizens to make the 2027 elections a period of constructive democratic engagement, saying candidates should be assessed on their ideas, programmes, records and ability to address the concerns of the people.”

The party also said its campaign would provide voters with the opportunity to listen to candidates, ask questions and compare their positions before making their choices at the polls.