The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State has commenced an aggressive grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections, bringing about 250 support groups together as part of efforts to expand the party’s reach across the state.
The party leadership, at an interface with representatives of the groups, charged them to intensify mobilisation, identify and consolidate their support bases, and ensure that their activities are aligned with the party’s structures and electoral strategy.
Declaring the meeting open, the State Chairman, Chief Solomon Arenyeka, described the support groups as a vital component of the party’s mobilisation machinery, noting that their numerical strength and extensive grassroots networks could play a significant role in determining the APC’s performance in the 2027 elections.
Arenyeka said the meeting was aimed at bringing the groups under a coordinated framework, eliminating duplication of efforts and ensuring that their activities complemented the party’s established structures.
He disclosed that the party would soon unveil its campaign structure for the 2027 elections, with a dedicated directorate expected to coordinate the activities of the various support groups.
The APC chairman urged the groups to move beyond meetings and declarations and commit themselves to sustained engagement with the grassroots.
According to him, electoral victories are often determined by the strength of a party’s organisation at the grassroots, stressing that the support groups must deploy their networks to expand the APC’s presence across Delta State.
Arenyeka also cited the 2023 presidential election as an example of the importance of political organisation and mobilisation, noting that the APC defeated the then-ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the federal level through effective mobilisation.
He urged the groups to recognise the scale of the task ahead and work collectively towards strengthening the party’s grassroots support ahead of 2027.
Also speaking, the State Organising Secretary, Hon. Emmanuel Egbabor, told the groups that their registration and recognition by the party marked only the beginning of their responsibilities.
Egbabor emphasised that the groups were partners in the APC’s political project and not parallel structures, warning that their activities must complement and strengthen the party’s existing structures.
He tasked them with taking the policies and programmes of the APC to the grassroots, engaging directly with voters and providing the party leadership with information on the challenges and concerns affecting communities across the state.
The organising secretary further urged the groups to commence sustained mobilisation well ahead of election day by identifying supporters, educating voters on the electoral process and maintaining regular engagement with their respective constituencies.
He also cautioned against the spread of rumours, fake news and unverified information, urging the groups to ensure that all information circulated in the name of the APC is accurate and properly communicated.
The interface brought together representatives of the various support groups and provided an opportunity for the party leadership to clarify their responsibilities while setting the stage for a more coordinated grassroots mobilisation strategy ahead of the 2027 general elections.
