By John Ovie
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State on Saturday, March 7, 2026, conducted its Local Government Area (LGA) Congress across the eight councils of the state.
Party leaders and observers described the exercise as peaceful, orderly, and a demonstration of the party’s growing strength and unity.
The Congress, held simultaneously at the headquarters of the eight local government areas, witnessed large turnouts of party delegates and supporters drawn from the 105 wards of the state.
At the Congress held at the Ogbia Brotherhood Hall in Ogbia Town, headquarters of Ogbia Local Government Area, the Acting Chairman of the PDP in Bayelsa State and Zonal Secretary of the party, South South Zone, Barr. Alabh George Turnah, applauded the peaceful conduct of the exercise across the state.
Speaking to journalists after participating in the congress, Turnah said the turnout and enthusiasm of party members demonstrated that the PDP remains the dominant political platform in Bayelsa State.
“As a family, we should keep faith in God and keep hope alive, for joy is coming. PDP is Bayelsa and Bayelsa is PDP. The support base for PDP in Bayelsa State is organic,” he said.
He added that the large gathering of party faithful during the exercise showed clearly that the PDP still enjoys massive grassroots support in the state.
Turnah commended the organizers of the Congress and disclosed that reports reaching him from across the eight local government areas indicated that the exercise was peaceful and orderly.
He also appreciated the presence of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), noting that the electoral body monitored the process in line with statutory provisions. Turnah further acknowledged the commitment of party delegates who traveled from the 105 wards of the state to their respective local government headquarters to participate in the congress.
Reflecting on the situation in Ogbia, he noted that the level of participation was a clear indication of the PDP’s strong presence in the area. According to him, the party has historically played a significant role in the political development of Ogbia and the people remain appreciative of its contributions.
Turnah used the opportunity to commend Governor Douye Diri, for fostering a peaceful political atmosphere in the state. He noted that the calm and friendly political environment in Bayelsa had made it possible for political activities such as the congress to be conducted without tension. The PDP leader said Bayelsa’s political culture, rooted in tolerance and mutual respect, serves as a model for other states in the country.
He also praised the role of security agencies in maintaining order during the exercise across the state.
Turnah commended former Rivers State Governor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for what he described as effective leadership in sustaining the party as a strong and viable political force in Nigeria.
He congratulated all elected officials who emerged from the Congress across the eight local government areas and urged them to remain committed to the ideals and objectives of the party.
According to him, those elected must be prepared to serve diligently and act as worthy ambassadors of the PDP at their respective levels.
The newly elected chairman of the PDP in Ogbia local government area, Ofoni Morgan promised to justify the confidence reposed in him through viable leadership, calling for the cooperation of members of the committee which has Alex Koginam as Secretary.
The event was also attended by representatives of the national and zonal leadership of the PDP, officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), party stakeholders, and security personnel who monitored the exercise.
