{
  "id": 13271578,
  "title": "APC Chieftain Rallies Support for Tinubu in Bayelsa Communities",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/apc-chieftain-rallies-support-for-tinubu-in-bayelsa-communities",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T00:31:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/10/apc-chieftain-rallies-support-for-tinubu-in-bayelsa-communities/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dr. Kojo Sam, a prominent figure within the All Progressives Congress (APC) and owner of Labrador Security Services, embarked on a two-day campaign tour through Nembe and Brass communities. During this tour, he emphasized the significance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, focusing on the progress made under Tinubu's administration, especially through the initiatives of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Dr. Sam visited various locations such as Agrisaba, Ikensi, Okoroba, Oluasiri, Obioku, Okoroma, Ewelesuo, Nembe Creek, Fantuo, and Odioma, where the reception was overwhelmingly positive. The APC chieftain explained that President Tinubu's re-election is warranted due to the impactful development projects undertaken by the NDDC in rural regions of Nembe and Brass local government areas. Dr. Sam, stressing his role as a grassroots politician, highlighted the necessity of engaging with rural communities to promote the re-election of President Tinubu, praising the visionary leadership of Dr. Sam Ogbuku, the Managing Director of NDDC, who has implemented several development projects. He urged voters to support Tinubu, given the multitude of reasons for his re-election, and highlighted the recent positive outcomes in the communities, such as improved lighting, all attributed to NDDC projects. Dr. Sam commended Bayelsa Governor, Senator Douye Diri, for his exemplary leadership, and advised opposition parties against wasting their efforts in Nembe and Brass due to the strong, unwavering support for Tinubu's re-election. Additionally, Dr. Dennis Otiotio, a former party chairman, reiterated the commitment of the APC Believers Family in touring the communities to secure their support for the APC ahead of the 2027 presidential election, noting the unanimous agreement of the people to vote for the APC.",
  "summary": "Olusegun Samuel in Yenagoa A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and CEO of Labrador Security Services, Dr. Kojo Sam, led a two-day campaign tour in Nembe and Brass, rallying support",
  "key_points": [
    "Dr. Kojo Sam campaigns in Nembe and Brass communities.",
    "Tinubu's re-election praised for NDDC's rural development projects.",
    "APC seeks unanimous support in Bayelsa ahead of 2027 election."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The APC chieftain's campaign tour signals a strategic push to solidify support for President Tinubu's re-election in Bayelsa communities, leveraging NDDC projects as a key factor in securing voter loyalty.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}