2027: Bayelsa PDP Unveils Grassroots Campaign Timetable
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Bayelsa State has unveiled its campaign timetable for the 2027 elections, with grassroots mobilisation activities scheduled to cover all 105 wards across the state. According to the timetable released by the party, the LGA-to-LGA campaign tour will begin on November 23, following the inauguration of the State Campaign Council and campaign flag-offs across the three senatorial districts. The programme begins with meetings of the State Working Committee, Expanded State Caucus and State Executive Committee from October 26 to 28. This will be followed by a three-day fasting, prayer and Solemn Assembly from November 5 to 7, a dedication and thanksgiving service on November 8, and the inauguration of the State Campaign Council on November 9. Senatorial district campaign flag-offs are scheduled for November 17, 19 and 21. The party said the programme was designed to take its candidates directly to communities and allow them to engage voters and explain their policies and programmes.
The Bayelsa PDP said its campaign would focus on issues affecting residents, including development priorities and citizens’ welfare, rather than personal attacks or inflammatory rhetoric. The party, led in the state by High Chief Alabh George Turnah, MON, Esq., also pledged that its activities would be conducted peacefully and in accordance with the law. It called on candidates, supporters and campaign officials to demonstrate discipline and tolerance while respecting other political parties and participants in the electoral process. The party further urged political actors and citizens to make the 2027 elections an opportunity for constructive democratic engagement, saying candidates should be assessed based on their ideas, programmes, records and ability to address the concerns of the people. It said the campaign would give voters opportunities to listen to candidates, ask questions and compare their positions before making their choices at the polls. INEC has set the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections for February 20, while governorship and State House of Assembly elections are scheduled for March 6, 2027.
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