2023: Group To Create Awareness In Rivers

A Non-Governmental Organisation and political pressure group under the auspices of Abele Wobo Development Foundation, says it will embark on sensitisation campaigns at the grassroots to mobilise the citizenry to participate in democratic processes.
The group which is also known as Abele Wobo Solidarity Movement (AWSOM) also listed youths empowerment, community health care and promotion of citizens rights , among others as its top priorities.
President and founder of the body, Comrade Abele Wobo, disclosed this during the formal inauguration of the foundation in Port Harcourt, on Saturday.
Addressing the Ward representative council members in the 20 wards of Port Harcourt City Local Government Area, the President said the vision was to promote citizen’s participation in democracy and good governance by educating the youths to play active roles in governance.
He noted that the strength of the youths in any democratic process could not be undermined, adding that the under-utilisation of such massive youth potentials and voting strength has worked in the advantage of the emerging political class who further alienate them after getting into leadership positions.
According to the youth leader and philanthropist, such tendency has stifled the development capacity of youths but can be reversed through proper reorientation and political education.
Wobo, a former President of Elekahia Youth Association and stalwart of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) decried the dearth of citizens awareness on democratic ideals and noted that,  “The best way to secure our democracy and check electoral fraud is to have an informed and duly mobilised citizenry that will vote and ensure that their votes count”.
He charged the inaugurated ward executives to work towards achieving the objectives of the body, especially as the country approaches a democratic transition.

By: Taneh Beemene