APC charges newly-elected ward, LGA executives to People-oriented

The Bayelsa State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated its members over the successful conduct of ward and local governments congresses in the state.

Secretary of the APC in Bayelsa, Engr. Martins Alabo in a statement said, the massive turnout is a reflection of the success recorded in the just concluded membership registration and revalidation exercise.

The congresses which took place at the weekend, according to Martins, “reflects the unity and confidence of members in the repositioned APC and its leadership.”

While assuring party faithful that their choice of leaders will be respected, he maintained that the party is fully committed to building a strong internal democracy.

Martins described the congresses as the right step in building “a stronger and more formidable party structure with the sole purpose of growing and strengthening the party support base at the grassroot level.”

Mr. Alabo thanked the leader of the APC in Bayelsa State and minister of state for petroleum resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, and other stakeholders in the state for their support in the conduct of the congresses.

The party’s scribe while commending members of the party for their peaceful conduct during the exercise, also urged the newly-elected executives to see their election as a call to service.