Kenny Okolugbo, a political strategist and member of the Delta State All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council, said on Tuesday that the council is prioritising issue‑focused campaigning and direct community outreach to deliver electoral wins for President Bola Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. He stressed that the council is not taking any election for granted and is concentrating on the upcoming presidential and gubernatorial contests.
What are the council’s main priorities?
Okolugbo explained that the council’s work centres on three core actions: (1) promoting the party’s candidates, (2) countering the influence of disgruntled former APC members, and (3) showcasing completed government projects in local communities. He noted that former APC members such as Victor Ochei – a three‑time Delta State House of Assembly member and former speaker – and Senator Ovie Omo‑Agege – former Deputy Senate President and two‑time senator – remain politically potent and cannot be ignored.
How is the governor addressing internal dissent?
According to Okolugbo, Governor Oborevwori is aware that some party members are unhappy and may withhold support for APC candidates in the National Assembly races. The governor’s response, he said, is to keep the focus on delivering results for all APC candidates and to persuade dissatisfied members to return to their wards and encourage voters.
What message is being given to supporters?
Okolugbo urged APC supporters to “vote for the president and vote for the governor” and to take their campaign activities to the grassroots level. He warned that merely staying in Abuja will not secure victories; volunteers must return to their local units and explain the party’s achievements.
Which projects are being highlighted?
The strategist cited his own success in attracting over three billion Naira of federal projects to his community in Delta State, many of which have already been completed. He said such tangible outcomes are being used to persuade voters: “When I sit with my people, I showcase these projects and ask them if they have ever seen anything like this before.”
How does the Niger Delta Development Commission feature in the campaign?
Okolugbo pointed to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) as a flagship example. Although the NDDC was created under a PDP administration, its current leadership – appointed by President Tinubu and headed by Samuel Ogbuku – is driving projects across Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and other Niger Delta states. He argued that continued commissioning of projects until December will reinforce the administration’s agenda.
What is the overall campaign narrative?
The council’s strategy is to link the visible delivery of infrastructure and development programmes to the credibility of President Tinubu and Governor Oborevwori, presenting the “MORE” agenda as a continuation of tangible progress. Okolugbo concluded by affirming his personal independence from any contracts with the governor, emphasizing that the observed achievements alone justify the support for the incumbent administration.