A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Chairman of Ekeremor Local Government Area, Chief Selekebina Saboh, has defected to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) with over 10,200 supporters.
The formal reception of Chief Saboh and his supporters took place at the NDC state secretariat in Yenagoa, despite heavy rainfall. Party leaders and members turned out in large numbers to welcome the defectors.
National Chairman of the NDC, Senator Moses Cleopas, described the development as a clear indication of growing confidence in the party.
He vowed that the NDC would resist any attempt to turn Nigeria into a one-party state and pledged to bring about a political revolution that restores power to the people.
“In politics, we should not join those who caused us pain in the past. It should not be a do-or-die affair,” Senator Cleopas said. “We stood with the people against federal oppression in several elections in this state and we won. We will replicate the same success across the country.”
He praised the NDC’s National Leader, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, for his courageous leadership and commitment to fairness.
“In the NDC, we are politicians with convictions. We stand for equity and justice. The NDC is a pan-Nigerian movement that accommodates the poor and the rich, the weak and the strong, so that no one is oppressed,” he added.
Cleopas assured the new members of equal rights and full inclusiveness in the party.
He also urged citizens to participate in the ongoing membership registration exercise to expand the party’s structure ahead of future elections.
Bayelsa State NDC Chairman, Mr. Dauprebo Ikuromo, described the defection as a historic milestone that would significantly strengthen the party’s presence and influence across the state.
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In his address, Chief Selekebina Saboh said the move marked a new dawn in the political landscape of Bayelsa State and Nigeria.
He commended the national leadership for taking bold steps to change the country’s political narrative.
“I am defecting today with over 10,200 supporters , and more will join us soon,” Saboh stated.
“I am here to strengthen the party so we can win elections at all levels. We have served other parties diligently; it is now time to serve here and bring fresh air to the people from the grassroots.”
He expressed confidence that the NDC would deliver victory when campaigns begins.
The Bayelsa State NDC Youth Leader, Comrade Ebilade Ekerefe, hailed Chief Saboh as an exceptional grassroots mobiliser. He noted that the party had gained a valuable asset and emphasised the critical role of youths in driving the NDC’s agenda in rural communities.
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