Bayelsa PDP Moves To Reposition Ahead Of 2027 Elections

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State has begun moves to reposition its structure ahead of the 2027 general elections with the emergence of Hon. George Turnah, as the new state chairman.

Turnah emerged through a consensus arrangement during the Bayelsa State PDP Elective Congress held on Saturday at the party’s new secretariat, located before the King George Courta Hotel, Okutukutu, along the Isaac Boro Expressway in Yenagoa.

The event also featured the commissioning of the party’s new state secretariat and the swearing-in of ward, local government and state executives as part of efforts to strengthen the party’s structure across the state.

Speaking shortly after his affirmation by delegates, Turnah thanked party leaders, delegates, and stakeholders for the confidence they had reposed in him and the members of the new executive committee.

He said the emergence of a new leadership signalled the beginning of a fresh phase for the party in the state and dismissed suggestions that the party had become weak in the state.

He also insisted that the PDP still enjoys the support of the majority of the people while expressing confidence that the party would perform strongly in the next general elections.

He said, “I’d like to accept this mandate on behalf of my team, members of the newly elected State Working Committee and myself, to say we are delighted to take this mandate as a sacred mandate of our people, given to us freely, and we will not betray this confidence that you have all imposed in us.

“I assure you it is a new dawn for PDP in Bayelsa State. PDP is Bayelsa, and Bayelsa is PDP. Don’t be deceived by what it seems to look like, or what seems to suggest that PDP is now an opposition party in Bayelsa.

“That is theoretical. What is practical is that PDP is the majority party in Bayelsa State. Come 2027, PDP under our leadership will not only make strong statements, but we will also deliver to the expectations of the world.”

Turnah further assured members that the new leadership would run an open and inclusive administration to strengthen the party and called on members to remain united and support the leadership of the party to ensure its continued strength.

“This secretariat is open to all. Activities have commenced from this moment. I assure you of our loyalty. I assure you of our commitment. I assure you that we will run an open-door administration for this party. It is going to be all for each and each for all. PDP will stand for you, and we expect that you also will stand for PDP.”