The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bayelsa State, has reaffirmed its readiness for the forthcoming 2027 general elections, with the state Chairman, Chief Alabh Turnah, assuring party members that the party is fully prepared.
Speaking at the first expanded meeting of heads of working committees in the state and the inauguration of the campaign budget committee of the party, Turnah confirmed that all PDP candidates have been successfully uploaded on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal, with the particulars of the party’s National Assembly candidates already published.
He disclosed that the particulars of the state House of Assembly candidates would be published shortly.
Turnah congratulated the candidates and expressed confidence that the party would secure victory at the polls, while commending party members for their commitment and sacrifice.
The chairman also welcomed the governorship ambition of the Leader of the PDP in Bayelsa State, Great MacIver, following his formal declaration of interest.
Describing the PDP as a platform open to every qualified and well-meaning Bayelsan, Turnah said the party would provide a level playing field for all aspirants, irrespective of status or background.
“Bayelsa is PDP and PDP is Bayelsa. Now that MacIver has taken this bold step, we want to see more people coming forward who also want to contest the governorship position,” he said.
A major highlight of the meeting was Turnah’s disclosure that MacIver has approved a N70 million monthly subvention to support the administration and operations of the party in the state.
According to him, the intervention followed earlier discussions on the party’s critical needs, and would support the party structures and welfare of officials from the ward to the state levels, as well as national, zonal and other support personnel.
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He stressed that the financial support is separate from MacIver’s governorship ambition, noting that the party would remain neutral and committed to a credible process for all aspirants.
The Bayelsa PDP Chairman also expressed appreciation to the PDP National Leader, Chief Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory, for his continued support and leadership, which he said has contributed significantly to keeping the PDP alive and electorally prepared.
Turnah informed the meeting of the party’s resolve to participate in the forthcoming local government elections in Bayelsa State, calling on members interested in chairmanship and councillorship positions to come forward and utilise the PDP platform.
He also called on the Bayelsa State Independent Electoral Commission (BYSIEC) to ensure that the elections are free, fair, transparent and credible.
