Governor Hope Uzodimma and Sheriff Oborevwori have called on members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South-South to speak with one voice and reconnect with people at the grassroots ahead of the 2027 elections.
They made the call at a strategic communications and mobilisation summit held at Government House in Asaba, where party leaders and stakeholders gathered to fine-tune their engagement approach across the region.
The meeting, themed “One Party, One Message, One Mobilisation,” focused on how to better explain government policies and win public trust at the community level.
Speaking at the event, Uzodimma said a detailed action plan had been developed to guide party mobilisation efforts nationwide.
He noted that while key economic indicators are improving, many Nigerians have yet to feel the impact in their daily lives.
According to him, party ambassadors must close that gap by breaking down government policies into simple terms and engaging directly with ordinary citizens.
“You must take the message to the people in a way they understand,” he said, urging participants to listen more and communicate clearly.
He acknowledged that recent economic reforms have brought hardship but insisted they are necessary steps to fix long-standing structural problems.
Governor Oborevwori, who hosted the summit, described the gathering as an opportunity to strengthen the party’s presence in the South-South.
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He warned that inconsistent messaging could weaken the party’s chances and give room for opposition voices to dominate.
“If we are not united in what we say and do, we risk losing the confidence of the people,” he said.
Former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa said the meeting was designed to equip participants with practical communication skills needed to explain the government’s reform agenda.
He pointed out that while progress has been made in areas such as revenue generation, healthcare, and infrastructure, many citizens remain unconvinced due to poor communication.
Okowa urged party members to engage people in markets, communities, and public spaces, using real-life examples to explain policies and counter false information.
Also speaking, Adedayo Adeyeye described the South-South as critical to the party’s electoral success, expressing confidence that the APC would perform strongly in the 2027 general elections.
Participants were encouraged to take the strategies discussed back to their states and local government areas, with a focus on consistent messaging and regular interaction with the public.
The summit drew top party officials, including Mai Mala Buni, lawmakers, and other key stakeholders from across the region.
The meeting ended with a shared resolve to improve communication, stay united, and build stronger connections with voters ahead of the next election cycle.
