13/05/2026
𝐎𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐈 𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐒 𝐀 𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐌𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐀𝐆𝐄: 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐄𝐎𝐏𝐋𝐄 𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐄𝐅 𝐇𝐎𝐍. 𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐊 𝐄𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐄𝐊𝐀𝐃𝐄
In a dramatic and defining political moment for Sagbama Constituency III, the people of Odoni Community in Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa state rose above sentiments, pressure and political expectations to openly receive, embrace and unanimously endorse Chief Hon. Patrick Epoweide Ekade during his grassroots consultation visit.
What made the moment even more significant was the fact that Odoni is the hometown of the incumbent lawmaker. Yet the atmosphere, reactions and overwhelming support from the people clearly revealed one thing the people are no longer interested in politics of entitlement but in leadership built on accessibility, compassion, impact and genuine connection with the grassroots.
Speaker after speaker testified to Chief Ekade’s selfless service across communities even without holding public office. One emotional testimony particularly moved the gathering when a speaker recounted how Chief Ekade came to her aid years ago despite having very little himself, describing him as a man who sees humanity before status and never looks down on people.
The people further acknowledged his visible interventions across the constituency from youth support schemes, welfare packages, festive season assistance, solar street light facilitation, community interventions and consistent grassroots engagement stressing that his leadership has already been felt without occupying office.
In his speech, Chief Patrick Ekade appreciated the people for their sincerity, trust and courage, assuring them that leadership must be about service, listening to the people and standing for their interests at all times. He pledged to continue fighting for the development, inclusion and progress of every community in Constituency III if given the mandate.
At the climax of the gathering, the people of Odoni unanimously passed a vote of confidence on Chief Patrick Ekade, openly endorsed his aspiration, and offered prayers for his victory at the primaries.
The message from Odoni to party leaders, stakeholders and the government was direct and unmistakable.The people want a leader they can see, reach, trust and identify with. The people want leadership with impact.
The people want Chief Hon. Patrick Epoweide Ekade and across Sagbama Constituency III, that voice is becoming impossible to ignore.
Divine Enthronement/Renewed Vision 2027
~ Patrick Ekade Support Group (Media Team).