In a renewed spirit of grassroots political engagement, Hon. Kenneth Chibuogwu Gbandi embarked on a two-day thank-you, monitoring, and mobilization tour across the wards of Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State from 21 to 22 November 2025. The visit followed the resounding success of the Delta State ADC unveiling held on 15 November at Orchid Hotel, Asaba, an event that drew unprecedented participation and marked a new phase of reawakening within the party. Acting in alignment with the directive of the National Chairman, H.E. David Mark, who urged leaders to return to their states and wards to deepen mobilization, Hon. Gbandi led the Oshimili North leadership team across the communities that make up the LGA’s political nucleus.
From Ward 1’s Akwukwu-Igbo and Atuma, through Illah in Ward 3, the cluster of Ibusa wards 4 to 8, onward to Ward 9 Okpanam/Ugbolu and Ward 10 Ukala/Aniwalo, the tour was marked by heartfelt receptions, frank conversations, and reaffirmed commitments. Party members and ward executives turned out in significant numbers, eager to engage with a leader many regard as one of the driving forces behind ADC’s renewed direction in Delta State and the Diaspora. Accompanying Hon. Gbandi were Comrade Akaba Joseph, Oshimili North LGA Chairman; Comrade Uche Ogbolu, Deputy LGA Chairman; Hon. Faith Okolo, Delta North Women Leader representing the women’s wing; Comrade Okpara Okwusi; and Engr. Augustine Chukwuemeka Oraegbu, among other key figures. Together, they held interactive sessions to assess ward structures, gather feedback on recent developments, and reinforce the sense of shared purpose that has been steadily growing across the party’s grassroots.
Hon. Gbandi, former Deputy National Chairman for Diaspora Engagement, leader of the ADC Diaspora Network, and a member of the party’s NEC, expressed deep appreciation to supporters, noting that the massive turnout at the state unveiling and the remarkable financial contributions were a testament to a new era in party politics, one no longer dictated solely by the size of individual pockets but by collective responsibility and belief in a shared future. He applauded the revitalized enthusiasm in grassroots mobilization, commending ward members for their sacrifices and encouraging them to sustain the momentum as the party moves toward broader political engagements
He extended special recognition to stakeholders whose steadfast commitment continues to anchor ADC’s progress at the ward and LGA levels. Among them were Dr. Kanayo Gbemudu of Illah; Hon. Lucky Okolo of Okpanam; Engr. Augustine Chukwuemeka Oraegbu and Dr. Chike Okogwu of Ibusa; Odogwu Sunday Okonta of Akwukwu-Igbo; and Ms. Suzan Isioma, the Acting Women Leader of Oshimili North. He also praised Engr. Austin Okolie for his dynamic leadership in Delta State and acknowledged other notable contributors including Ms. Loretta Onochie and Hon. Andy Uwejeyan Eyone. Their continued loyalty, he noted, reflects a deep-rooted belief in the ADC’s vision and its capacity to redefine political engagement in Delta State.
Across the wards, the atmosphere was one of gratitude and renewed determination. Members expressed appreciation for the visit, acknowledging it as the first time in recent years that such high-level leadership had embarked on a comprehensive tour to listen directly to the base. From discussions on logistics and structure to conversations about community expectations and upcoming party activities, the tour strengthened bonds and offered clarity on the direction the party intends to take moving forward.
As the two days came to an end, Hon. Gbandi conveyed, on behalf of the party’s National, Zonal, State, and LGA leadership forums, heartfelt gratitude to all ADC members in Oshimili North, both those at home and those in the Diaspora whose encouragement, resources, and unwavering belief continue to inspire the movement. With renewed confidence and a broadened coalition of dedicated supporters, the ADC in Oshimili North appears poised for greater impact as the political season unfolds.
Hon. Dr. Kenneth C. Gbandi was the Chairman, ADC Delta State Coalition Unveiling Committee, Former Deputy National Chairman (Diaspora), ADC and Leader, ADC-DN
