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  19TH MAY, 2026. We, the APC Equity Group, strongly condemn the manner in which Governor Douye Diri has taken over the APC structure in Bayelsa State, imposed candidates, and relegated old members of the party who laboured tirelessly to build the APC.  We also condemn what we see as betrayal and deception against those who made sacrifices and enabled the governor to come into the party. We are convinced that the same betrayal being witnessed today will eventually extend to Senator Heineken Lokpobiri and Dr. Samuel Ogbuku at the appropriate time.  We blame both leaders for failing to defend old APC members and for allowing the wishes of the people to be ignored in the selection of candidates.  The so-called consensus arrangement and primaries were poorly handled, manipulated, and have left genuine party members deeply disappointed. As old party members, we are angry, but we will not leave the APC.  Instead, we will remain in the party and democratically ensure t...

 By Admin. In every generation, there emerges a leader whose personality, humility, and service to humanity naturally distinguish him from the crowd. In Bayelsa West today, one of the names that continue to echo across communities, political circles, youth gatherings, and among women groups with admiration and respect is Honorable Sele Saboh. A former Chairman of Ekeremor Local Government Area and now an aspirant for the Sagbama/Ekeremor Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives seat, Honorable Sele Saboh has steadily built a reputation founded on stewardship, accessibility, kindness, and genuine love for his people.  Unlike many politicians who become distant after attaining public office, Sele Saboh has remained deeply rooted among the grassroots, maintaining an open-door relationship with his constituents and people from every part of Bayelsa State. His political journey is one that reflects simplicity, sincerity, and sacrifice. He is not known for arrogance or d...

May 1st, 2026. The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has successfully conducted its maiden ward congresses across all eight local government areas of Bayelsa State, marking a significant step in the party’s early organizational efforts ahead of its scheduled national convention on May 9. Photos of the Congress in Ekpetiama Ward 2 The congresses, which took place simultaneously across the state and other parts of the country, saw active participation from party stakeholders, members, and grassroots mobilizers. In Bayelsa, notable gatherings were recorded in Ekeremor, Sagbama, Southern Ijaw, Yenagoa, Ogbia, Nembe, and Brass local government areas, where participants convened at ward levels to deliberate, strategize, and align with the party’s constitution and guidelines. Photo of the Congress in Ekeremor  Reports informed that the turnout was impressive for a relatively new political platform, with photographs and reports from the various wards indicating a high level of organization...