Ofoni Federated Communities Declare Support for NDC in Bayelsa.
Ofoni Federated Communities in Sagbama Local Government area of Bayelsa State have publicly declared their support for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), marking a significant political development in the region.
The declaration was made during a vibrant rally that saw elders, women, and youths take to the streets in a show of solidarity, waving NDC flags and chanting in support of the party.
The event is a symbolic and strategic move which underscores growing grassroots backing for the NDC within the riverine communities.
Community members who spoke during the gathering attributed their endorsement to the leadership qualities and developmental strides of Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, Senator representing Bayelsa west and National Leader of the NDC.
According to them, his consistent engagement with the people and demonstrated commitment to their welfare played a central role in their decision. They also highlighted his recognition and support for their late son, Senator Lawrence Ewrhudjakpor, a former Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, as a gesture that strengthened ties between the community and the political movement.
The gathering, which is the first of its kind in Sagbama Local Government Area, featured prominent NDC stakeholders including Hon. Fyneman Wilson, an elder of the NDC, Dr. O.O Osusu, a member of the NDC, Hon. Salo Adikumo, a former member of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly and Hon. Godbless Oyinke, a serving State House of Assembly member.
Speaking during the meeting, Hon. Fyneman Wilson and other leaders, commended the people of Ofoni for their overwhelming support and emphasized the community’s historical connection to the party.
They further asserted that the NDC holds a special place in the hearts of the Ofoni people, noting that their late illustrious son played a vital role in the early efforts that led to the party’s registration.
This, they said, makes the NDC not just a political platform, but a legacy project closely tied to the identity and aspirations of the community.
Speaking to journalists after the event, Dr. Osusu reiterated the community’s firm resolve to align with the NDC and Senator Dickson. He noted that the decision was driven by years of goodwill, inclusive governance, and tangible dividends of democracy experienced under Dickson’s leadership.
In addition, Hon. Godbless Oyinke, a serving State House of Assembly member and Comrade Lawrence Ewhus–Sapele, a former Councillor in Sagbama, expressed appreciation to the people for their unwavering commitment to the party. They assured the communities that the NDC possesses the structure and capacity to raise a formidable political stalwart from Ofoni who will represent their interests at higher levels of governance.
They also commended the courage of the women and youths for standing firm and making what they described as the right political decision, despite what they termed as distractions and political jamborees orchestrated by opponents of the NDC. Both leaders expressed confidence that the party would emerge victorious in the forthcoming State House of Assembly, National Assembly, and gubernatorial elections.
The rally and subsequent declaration signal a potential shift in the political landscape of Sagbama LGA, as the NDC continues to consolidate support ahead of future political engagements in Bayelsa State.
By Gabriel Ukuta
