The Coordinator of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement in Rivers State, Dr. Kingsley Ogu, has cited the Federal Government’s interventions in the state as reasons he believes Rivers residents will support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bid for another term in the 2027 presidential election.
Ogu stated this on Friday, September 18, 2026, in Port Harcourt, while briefing journalists after an expanded executive meeting of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement in Rivers State.
He said the movement would take its advocacy directly to communities across the state through a door-to-door campaign, highlighting what it described as the Tinubu administration’s interventions in the oil and gas sector, Ogoni, infrastructure, education and other areas.
Ogu said the meeting also reviewed the movement’s structure and strategy ahead of the 2027 political season, with him emerging as State Coordinator and Bro. Tammy Soberekon as Deputy Coordinator.
The restructuring also affected some state, senatorial district, federal constituency and local government coordinators, as well as women leaders in some LGAs.
According to the movement, the changes were designed to strengthen unity, cohesion, inclusiveness and productivity, while bringing fresh ideas and renewed energy to its activities.
Ogu said the immediate priority was to take the message of the administration’s policies and projects to Rivers residents and explain what the movement considers their impact on the state.
One of the major issues he highlighted was the proposed resumption of oil exploration in Ogoniland, which he said could generate employment and stimulate economic activity across the area.
The Federal Government has been pursuing renewed engagement over the resumption of oil exploration in Ogoniland, while the Federal University of Environment and Technology has also been established in the area. The university says its establishment was part of confidence-building measures arising from the Ogoni dialogue process.
Ogu said the anticipated return of oil activities would have effects beyond direct employment, arguing that businesses and communities would also benefit from increased economic activity.
“Let me tell you, when there is a re-entry in Ogoni, a lot of Rivers people will be employed. And because Rivers people will be employed at a macro level, then the micro level; small and medium-scale businesses and the grassroots, will also be empowered,” he said.
He also cited the Federal University of Environment and Technology as another development that could generate economic activity in Ogoni by attracting students, staff, businesses and other service providers.
Ogu further pointed to developments around OML 58, the Ubeta gas project and the second phase of the ASA gas project as evidence of activity in the state’s oil and gas sector.
The Ubeta project is being developed within OML 58 by TotalEnergies and NNPC, with the project designed around a six-well cluster and an 11-kilometre pipeline linking it to existing processing facilities. TotalEnergies says production is expected to commence in 2027. TotalEnergies Nigeria
According to Ogu, increased investment and production in the hydrocarbon sector could translate into employment, business opportunities and broader economic activity for Rivers State.
He also listed the removal of the petrol subsidy among the major policies of the Tinubu administration.
While acknowledging the difficulties associated with the policy, Ogu said the Federal Government’s efforts to promote cheaper alternatives, particularly gas-powered transportation, should also be communicated to residents.
The Rivers coordinator equally advocated state police, arguing that stronger security structures at the state level could enhance responses to security challenges and restrict the movement of criminals across state boundaries.
Ogu used the occasion to commend the founder of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, whom he described as a leader committed to the development of the Niger Delta.
He thanked Tompolo for providing the platform for the movement and praised his leadership and contribution to activities in the region.
Ogu specifically cited Tantita Security Services, saying the company under Tompolo’s leadership had contributed to efforts to protect oil infrastructure and support increased crude oil production.
He described Tompolo as a result-oriented leader whose record, in his view, had strengthened members’ confidence in their mobilisation efforts.
“Our leader, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, is a result-oriented leader. Whatever he puts his hands on succeeds, and so we are going to get success in this goal of re-electing President Tinubu,” Ogu said.
Ogu said the movement would now intensify grassroots mobilisation, with members expected to visit communities and engage residents directly on the projects and policies they believe have affected Rivers State.
He said the group’s advocacy would focus particularly on developments in the oil and gas sector, including the Ogoni re-entry and investments in gas and other hydrocarbon projects, as well as initiatives in education and infrastructure.
Ogu maintained that such developments could create employment and business opportunities and stimulate economic activity across Rivers State.
He said the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement would consequently continue its mobilisation across the state as it seeks support for President Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
