Ebie’s sterling leadership, strategic mobilization, strengthening APC’s electoral prospects in Ika Fed. Constituency, Delta State

By Jerome-Mario Utomi

Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council in Ika Federal Constituency, Mr. Davison Okafor, has applauded the sterling leadership qualities, political sagacity and strategic contributions of Chairman, Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Mr. Chiedu Ebie, describing his leadership approach as a major catalyst for the growing political fortunes of the APC in Ika Federal Constituency and Delta State.

Okafor said Ebie’s purposeful leadership, foresight and well-coordinated mobilisation strategies had laid a solid foundation for the successful re-election campaigns of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and other APC candidates in the forthcoming 2027 general elections.

He made this observation recently in Agbor, the political headquarters of the Ika nation, shortly after a focus group meeting of party stakeholders, where he expressed satisfaction with the progress of the party’s mobilisation activities and the growing enthusiasm among members of the campaign structure.

According to him, what distinguishes Ebie’s leadership is his understanding that successful political mobilisation must go beyond physical appearances at rallies and ceremonial political gatherings. Rather, it requires deliberate grassroots engagement, inclusivity, effective communication, recognition of individual contributions and the creation of opportunities for party members to participate meaningfully in the political process.

Okafor noted that Ebie’s appointments as Coordinating Director IV, Contact and Mobilisation, of President Tinubu’s Presidential Campaign Council and Deputy Director-General of the Delta State APC Campaign Council were strategic decisions that reflected the confidence reposed in his leadership capacity by the party hierarchy at both national and state levels.

He maintained that Ebie’s experience in public administration, organisational management, political coordination and stakeholder engagement had positioned him to make significant contributions to the party’s electoral objectives.

He further observed that Ebie’s performance as NDDC Governing Board Chairman, alongside his efforts towards attracting strategic infrastructure and development interventions, had strengthened his political standing and made the APC increasingly attractive to the people of Ika Federal Constituency and Delta State.

Okafor particularly cited Ebie’s recent strategic meeting with coordinators of the Delta Unity Group (DUG) across the nine local government areas of Delta North Senatorial District as another demonstration of his commitment to participatory leadership and grassroots mobilisation.

At the meeting in Agbor, Ebie provided an opportunity for the coordinators to present situation reports on political developments, organisational activities and mobilisation efforts within their respective local government areas.

The engagement, which also focused on reviewing existing structures, identifying areas requiring attention and strengthening coordination, demonstrated Ebie’s preference for leadership that listens, consults and works with people at the grassroots rather than imposing decisions from the top.

For Okafor, such engagements reflect a leadership philosophy that recognises the importance of grassroots intelligence, collective responsibility and continuous communication in building a formidable political structure.

He also commended Ebie for his consistent availability, personal involvement and willingness to guide members of the Ika Federal Constituency Campaign Council, describing these gestures as important morale boosters that have strengthened the confidence and commitment of campaign coordinators and other party stakeholders.

Speaking on the progress of the campaign, Okafor said: “I am glad at the level of work done so far and the ground we have covered. I am particularly happy that we have a listening leader in the person of Mr. Chiedu Ebie. His present performance as Deputy Director-General of the Campaign Council and his outstanding leadership as Chairman of the Governing Board of NDDC have not only made our job easier but are also creating the right atmosphere for the successful re-election of President Tinubu, Governor Oborevwori and all APC candidates.

“We are indeed grateful for his leadership, encouragement and commitment to the collective success of the party.”

He added that Ebie’s leadership was helping to bridge the gap between political leadership and grassroots structures, thereby creating a more coordinated and result-oriented campaign organisation.

Okafor also acknowledged the importance of the ongoing statewide campaign engagements under the Delta State APC Campaign Council, where Ebie serves as Deputy Director-General alongside Senator James Manager, Director-General.

He said the emphasis on sustained community engagement, political coordination and issue-based mobilisation was essential to translating the party’s structures and growing support into electoral success.

He expressed confidence that the combination of Ebie’s strategic leadership at the national and state campaign levels would further strengthen the APC’s organisational capacity and electoral prospects.

The Ika Federal Constituency Campaign Council Coordinator also extended his appreciation to the chairmen of the two local government areas that constitute the constituency, alongside other party leaders, stakeholders and grassroots mobilisers, for their cooperation and contributions to the progress recorded so far.

He urged party members to sustain the spirit of unity, discipline, inclusiveness and collective commitment, stressing that the success of the campaign would depend largely on their ability to work together and maintain consistent engagement with the electorate.

Okafor concluded that with purposeful leadership, effective coordination and sustained grassroots participation, the APC was better positioned to pursue its electoral objectives in Ika Federal Constituency, Delta State and the country at large.