(DDM) – A political support movement backing Kenneth Chibuogwu Gbandi has inaugurated a Delta North–wide mobilization committee aimed at strengthening grassroots political engagement across the Anioma region of Delta State, Nigeria.
The group, known as Friends of Kenneth Gbandi (FoKG), held its inaugural meeting in Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria, bringing together coordinators from the nine Local Government Areas that make up the Delta North Senatorial District.
Organizers described the gathering as a strategic step toward consolidating the group’s operational structure and expanding its grassroots mobilization network ahead of future political processes.
What the new mobilization structure means
The meeting marked the first formal assembly of FoKG’s grassroots leadership structure.
Coordinators representing LGAs and wards across the Anioma region attended the session.
During the meeting, participants introduced themselves, stating their names, wards, LGAs, and responsibilities within the FoKG organizational framework.
The introduction session was designed to foster collaboration among coordinators and strengthen teamwork within the political support movement.
The leadership structure discussed at the meeting spans several levels.
These include directorate-level leadership as well as LGA, ward, and polling unit coordinators.
Organizers explained that the structure is intended to ensure effective communication, coordinated mobilization, and consistent engagement with citizens at the grassroots level.
Why grassroots mobilization is central
In his remarks, Kenneth Chibuogwu Gbandi, a former Deputy National Chairman for Diaspora Engagement of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), urged coordinators to remain disciplined and focused in their mobilization efforts.
He emphasized that strong grassroots organization would be essential in building a credible political movement capable of engaging communities across wards and polling units.
Gbandi encouraged the coordinators to immediately begin consolidating teams within their respective wards and polling units.
He said early preparation and unity among members would strengthen the movement’s capacity to reach voters across the constituency.
Digital registration becomes priority
A major focus of the meeting was the rollout of the digital registration platform of the African Democratic Congress.
Coordinators were urged to intensify efforts to register supporters and volunteers across their areas.
Participants agreed that digital registration should be treated as an urgent priority because of the limited time available to expand membership.
Regular updates on registration figures were also recommended to help track progress and encourage healthy competition among LGAs.
Challenges identified by coordinators
During discussions, participants highlighted operational challenges that could affect mobilization efforts.
One of the major concerns raised was poor internet connectivity in some rural communities.
Such challenges could slow down the digital registration process in certain areas.
To address this issue, coordinators proposed practical solutions such as establishing centralized registration points and adopting offline coordination methods where internet access is unreliable.
Importance of voter registration and PVC collection
Another key topic discussed was the importance of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in strengthening electoral participation.
Participants noted that mobilizing supporters to obtain their PVCs would be crucial in future political processes.
Members recommended working closely with party structures and exploring engagement with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to encourage voter registration and PVC collection across the constituency.
Next phase of the political strategy
At the conclusion of the meeting, FoKG members adopted a two-part strategy moving forward.
The first objective is to strengthen the organization’s grassroots structure across LGAs, wards, and polling units.
The second objective is to prepare for the eventual transition of FoKG into a full campaign support platform for the state chapter of the African Democratic Congress once the official campaign phase begins.
Members also agreed to maintain regular communication and share mobilization strategies to improve coordination across all levels of the organization.
The meeting ended with participants reaffirming their commitment to building a strong grassroots political movement in support of Kenneth Chibuogwu Gbandi.
