MY VISIT TO PORT HARCOURT
Yesterday, after attending Daily Times at 100th in Abuja, I travelled to Port Harcourt for a rousing reception from our party members, led by our Governorship Candidate in Rivers State, Chief Barr. Dumo Lulu-Briggs. The leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) is to attend the NDC Obi-Talks, a Port Harcourt Town Hall.
The town hall provided an opportunity for an open and engaging conversation with the people. Our questions and answers centered on issues that directly affect the lives of Nigerians, including jobs, healthcare, education, security, and economic opportunity.
I reiterated my commitment to investing in the three critical areas that accelerate the development of every nation: education, healthcare, and pulling our people out of poverty.
We examined the experiences of countries that once faced challenges similar to those confronting Nigeria today, and how competent, purposeful, and compassionate leadership transformed their fortunes.
From Bangladesh and its remarkable progress in rice production, to Indonesia and the growth of its SMEs, and India’s efforts at pulling millions of its citizens out of poverty, the lesson is clear: countries succeed when leadership is competent, accountable, focused, and committed to the welfare of the people.
My greatest elation today came from the renewed commitment I saw among the good people of Rivers State to participate massively in the 2027 elections and, more importantly, to ensure that their votes are counted and the people’s mandate is respected.
Let it be recorded that this time around, the people of Rivers State will vote, and their votes MUST count.
Only leaders who emerge from a free, fair, and credible electoral process can truly be called Excellencies. Rivers State can and should set the pace for excellent, free, fair, and credible elections in 2027.
I sincerely thank our Vice Presidential Candidate, His Excellency Senator Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso; our host and Governorship Candidate in Rivers State, Chief Barr. Dumo Lulu-Briggs; his team; the Rivers State Working Committee of the NDC; the National Working Committee led by our National Chairman, Senator Cleopas Moses Zuwoghe; and all our friends, supporters, and well-wishers who joined us for this important engagement.
Our task is to rescue Nigeria, rebuild our institutions, and restore hope to our people.
A New Nigeria is Possible, and Nigeria will be OK. -PO
I am grateful that his excellency Mr Peter Obi came to appreciate the medical team who gave their services to me free of charge on the #65Freeadenotonsillectomy surgery initiative .
Mr Peter Obi will be a caring president to all Nigerians you can take that to the bank.
The promise by his excellency of Donating an Anesthetic Machine which is running into millions to the hospital to enable perform more surgeries for all specialities was touching to me
I pray God will open our eyes to see the President we need is the one that will love the people enough to transform the health sector. That man is Peter Obi, he is a detribalized man.
I am deeply grateful to all who supported me.
I am most grateful to my 86year old pensioner father who asked me where I was going to get funding and when I said it’s me and my friends gave me some funds to support me and told me to make sure there were no complications.
I said “ Daddy there will be no complications “ I have carefully selected the best in lagos to work with me
Now I want to do cataract surgeries for free, I don’t know how I will do it but it will be done.
I learnt from Mr Peter Obi the importance of money: impact lives generationally I.e legacies that outlive me
I thank Nigerians for all your prayers and publicity.
FINAL FOLLOW-UP CLINIC AND APPRECIATION PROGRAMME FOR THE 65 FREE ENT SURGERIES
Wednesday, 2nd September 2026, I joined the medical team, beneficiaries, parents, and partners at the final follow-up clinic and appreciation programme for the 65 free adenotonsillectomy surgeries provided to children with serious breathing and related health challenges.
What began with a screening exercise that reached over 100 children grew into a meaningful medical intervention, with eligible beneficiaries receiving the surgeries and care they needed completely free of charge. Families came from different parts of the country to access this life-changing opportunity, and today provided an important moment to review the children’s recovery and wellbeing.
Beyond the clinical follow-up, the programme was also an opportunity to recognise the dedication of the doctors, nurses, hospital teams, volunteers, parents, and everyone who contributed to making this intervention possible.
For me, this is what meaningful community impact looks like. Identifying a real need, bringing the right people together, and taking practical steps to improve lives. Every child who can now breathe, sleep, and live better is a reminder that service to humanity must remain at the heart of what we do.
I commend the medical team for their compassion and commitment, and I celebrate every individual and institution that played a role in bringing this initiative to life.
Together, we can build communities where better healthcare and better living are not privileges, but possibilities for everyone.
Óti ṣeéṣe! 🇳🇬
— Honourable Adedayo Akin-Taylor Ekong
NDC Candidate, House of Representatives, Eti-Osa Federal Constituency
#EtiOsa2027 #AnewEtiOsa #PurposefulRepresentation #PeopleFirst #DayoEkong2027 #OurVoiceOurFuture #ServiceToHumanity
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