2027: Lokpobiri Receives Thousands Of PDP Members Into APC

 

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Ph.D,  has received thousands of members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) officially into  the All Progressives Congress (APC)  Bayelsa State chapter.

The defected people from PDP were all from Ekeremor Local Government as the event took place on Monday at the Civic Center Pavilion.

Marking one of the largest political realignments in Ekeremor in recent times, , Sen. Lokpobiri representing the APC’s national and State leadership at the event, described the mass defection as a reaffirmation of confidence in the “transformative leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

 A statement  by Nneamaka Okafor

SA Media and Communication to the Minister, stated that the move was and a decisive step toward a more progressive future for the community.

The Minister emphasized the importance of cohesion within the ward, urging leaders and members to remain steadfast in protecting their political space from undue external influence. 

He likened the APC structure in the ward to a vessel built to accommodate all who seek progress.

Sen. Lokpobiri further encouraged the people of Ekeremor Ward 8 to take full advantage of the ongoing voter registration exercise, stressing its importance ahead of the 2027 general elections. 

He reaffirmed his commitment to implementing the developmental blueprint designed to improve infrastructure, empowerment, and opportunities across the ward.

The statement reads: “Our party is open to all who desire genuine development.

“Ekeremor Ward 8 remains a stronghold of progressive politics, and today’s event reinforces our collective commitment to unity, service, and growth.

"Just like the biblical Ark of Noah, the APC in Ekeremor has room for everyone willing to work for the advancement of our people."

Speaking on behalf of the defecting group, Barr. Belemu Nemine, Former Chairman, Ekeremor Local Government Council, expressed confidence in their decision to embrace the ruling party, citing the development-focused leadership of the APC.

He said : “We are joining the APC because we believe in the direction the Minister and the national leadership are taking Nigeria.

 “Our community deserves progress, and we are ready to contribute wholeheartedly.”