The Peoples Democratic Party in Bayelsa State has launched plans to take its 2027 election campaign to the grassroots, covering all 105 wards across the state. This move aims to engage communities directly and present the party's policies and programmes. The campaign timetable, signed by the State Publicity Secretary, Hon. Ikaebimo Mark, outlines a series of activities leading up to the election. The party's strategy focuses on reaching the people at the grassroots level.
According to the campaign timetable, pre-campaign activities will begin with meetings of the State Working Committee, Expanded State Caucus, and State Executive Committee from October 26 to 28. Additionally, the party will hold a three-day fasting, prayer, and Solemn Assembly from November 5 to 7, followed by a dedication and thanksgiving service on November 8. These activities are designed to prepare the party for its campaign launch.
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 LGA-to-LGA campaign tour will commence on November 23, followed by mobilisation across the 105 wards in the state. This campaign strategy is aimed at addressing issues affecting the people, including development priorities and citizens' welfare.
The PDP has pledged to conduct its campaign activities peacefully and in accordance with the law. The party's leadership, led by Chief Alabh Turnah, has urged its candidates, supporters, and campaign officials to demonstrate discipline and tolerance while respecting other political parties and participants in the electoral process. The party aims to ensure that its campaign is issue-based and focused on the concerns of the people.
The PDP's grassroots mobilisation effort is aimed at ensuring that communities across the state are not left out of the political process ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party has appealed to political actors and citizens to make the 2027 elections a period of constructive democratic engagement. Candidates should be assessed based on their ideas, programmes, records, and capacity to address the concerns of the people.
The party's campaign programme is structured to enable its candidates to reach the people at the grassroots, engage communities directly, and present their policies and programmes. By focusing on issue-based campaigns, the PDP aims to provide a positive alternative to the electorate. The party's leadership has expressed confidence in its ability to win the 2027 elections.
The PDP's campaign strategy has been designed to promote peaceful and constructive engagement with the electorate. With its focus on grassroots mobilisation and issue-based campaigns, the party is poised to make a strong showing in the 2027 elections. The party's commitment to peaceful and lawful campaign activities is a positive development in the run-up to the elections.
Key points
- The PDP will focus on issue-based campaigns across 105 wards in Bayelsa State.
