2027: Moment Peter Obi, Dickson storm Bayelsa creeks in boat regatta for campaign [VIDEO]

On Friday, presidential candidate Peter Obi and NDC leader Seriake Dickson utilized a vibrant boat regatta to campaign in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. The event unfolded in Yenagoa, transforming into a festive celebration as numerous boats adorned with party flags navigated the creek, with enthusiastic supporters chanting Obi's name. Upon arrival with Dickson, Obi boarded one of the lead vessels, waving to the gathering crowd at the waterfront.

During the regatta, Obi emphasized that the NDC signifies a fresh movement aiming to rescue Nigeria, underscoring that Bayelsa, a riverine state, merits special consideration. "We are not merely campaigning; we are engaging with the people in their native environment," Obi stated. Dickson echoed this sentiment, noting that the boat regatta demonstrates NDC's grassroots support in the Niger Delta.

He further remarked, "This is not Abuja politics; this is the real people, the Ijaw people, displaying their strength. With boats, we will sail to victory."

The boat regatta, as the Nigeria Daily Post reports, represents a traditional Ijaw cultural performance. Supporters of the NDC lauded the use of a boat regatta as a strategic move, illustrating respect for Bayelsa's culture while advancing their political agenda. Such videos have since proliferated on social media, garnering widespread praise for Obi's initiative to reach the public in his campaign efforts.