APC Chieftains and 10,000 Supporters Join NDC in Bayelsa

On March 30, 2026, a major political realignment occurred in Bayelsa State as prominent members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) defected to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), accompanied by 10,000 supporters. The defection was led by Hon. Selekebina Saboh, a former APC stalwart and ex-chairman of the Ekeremor Local Government Area.

Saboh cited a lack of confidence in the APC and expressed trust in the leadership of Sen. Henri Seriake Dickson, the founder of the NDC, attributing the move to the party's commitment to a people-driven vision capable of delivering good governance. Other notable defectors included Hon. Wilson Ayakpo Dauyegha, who emphasized the NDC's grassroots strength.

The event, held in Yenagoa, attracted a large crowd despite heavy rainfall, indicating a growing momentum for the NDC ahead of upcoming elections. NDC officials, including the director of new media in Bayelsa, Gabriel Ukuta, and the state chairman, Hon. Dauperebo Ikuromo, praised the defectors for their bold decision, marking a turning point in the state's political landscape.