26/08/2026
WE STAND MOVEMENT PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR HON. BERNARD KENEBAI, ADOPTS HIM AS THE CANDIDATE FOR SAGBAMA/EKEREMOR FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY
WE STAND MOVEMENT — WE STAND WITH HON. BERNARD KENEBAI.
Together for Experience. Together for quality Representation. Together for Sagbama/Ekeremor federal Constituency
The Movement ably led by Comr. Ayibaefiye God'stime Ambayama Visits APC Standard-Bearer, Affirms Confidence in His Capacity and Track Record
The WE STAND MOVEMENT paid a courtesy and solidarity visit to Hon. Bernard Sunday Kenebai, the All Progressives Congress (APC) standard-bearer for the Sagbama/Ekeremor Federal Constituency, reaffirming its commitment to supporting his aspiration to represent the people of the constituency in the Green Chambers of the National Assembly.
The visit provided an opportunity for leaders and members of the movement to formally communicate their confidence in Hon. Kenebai's leadership, experience and grassroots connection, while pledging their collective support for his political aspiration.
Hon. Bernard Kenebai currently serves in the Bayelsa State House of Assembly as the representative of Sagbama Constituency II and has also served in leadership and oversight capacities within the Assembly.
In May 2026, he emerged as the APC candidate for the Sagbama/Ekeremor Federal Constituency seat at the party's National Assembly primaries.
A RECORD OF GRASSROOTS IMPACT
One of the major reasons cited by the WE STAND MOVEMENT for throwing its weight behind Hon. Kenebai, is his record of engagement and intervention within his constituency.
According to the movement, his years as a member of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly have demonstrated a strong understanding of the needs of communities at the grassroots. His interventions have included community-focused projects, educational assistance, empowerment initiatives and other forms of support.
A notable example is the community radio station he built and equipped for Okumbiri Community in Sagbama Local Government Area, aimed at improving information dissemination and public enlightenment. Reports have also documented educational support provided to students from communities within his constituency as part of his human-capacity-development efforts.
His legislative responsibilities have also exposed him to infrastructure oversight and public-project monitoring. In 2025, as Chairman of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly Committee on Works and Infrastructure, Kenebai participated in inspections of major road and infrastructure projects across the state.
For the WE STAND MOVEMENT, these experiences are important indicators of a representative who understands both the challenges facing the people and the processes required to attract attention and development to communities.
“WE STAND WITH KENEBAI”
Speaking during the solidarity visit, Comr. Ayibaefiye God'stime Ambayama, the coordinator of the WE STAND MOVEMENT declared its unwavering support for Hon. Bernard Kenebai, emphasizing that the movement's decision was based on his experience, accessibility, grassroots relationship and demonstrated commitment to community development.
The movement maintained that Sagbama/Ekeremor Federal Constituency deserves effective, experienced and people-oriented representation at the federal level, and expressed confidence that Hon. Kenebai possesses the legislative experience and grassroots understanding required for the task.
The group therefore pledged to stand firmly with him, mobilise support and work toward the success of his aspiration.
KENEBAI APPRECIATES THE MOVEMENT
In response, Hon. Bernard Kenebai expressed his profound appreciation to the WE STAND MOVEMENT for the visit, confidence and declaration of support.
He welcomed the members of the movement and acknowledged the significance of their decision to identify with his aspiration. He assured them that their confidence would further strengthen his determination to continue pursuing purposeful and people-centred representation.
In a further demonstration of mutual confidence, Hon. Kenebai adopted the WE STAND MOVEMENT as his own political forum, creating a stronger bond between him and the movement as they look ahead to the political journey.
EXPERIENCE FOR THE GREEN CHAMBERS
The WE STAND MOVEMENT believes that the transition from the Bayelsa State House of Assembly to the House of Representatives would provide Hon. Kenebai with an opportunity to bring his legislative experience to the federal level.
Having served as a state legislator and participated in legislative oversight, community development initiatives and constituency representation, the movement believes he has acquired valuable experience that can be deployed in the Green Chambers.
His previous electoral victories also demonstrate his connection with his constituents. In the 2023 Bayelsa State House of Assembly election, Kenebai won the Sagbama Constituency II seat with 5,780 votes, according to the reported official result.
A UNITED FRONT FOR SAGBAMA/EKEREMOR
The visit ended on a note of renewed commitment, solidarity and optimism.
For the WE STAND MOVEMENT, the message is clear: the movement stands with Hon. Bernard Kenebai because it believes experience, grassroots connection and a record of community engagement matter in choosing who should represent the people at the federal level.
With the movement now formally adopting Hon. Bernard Kenebai and pledging its support, the visit marks another step toward building a broad grassroots coalition around his aspiration to represent the people of Sagbama/Ekeremor Federal Constituency in the Green Chambers of the National Assembly.
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AYIBAEFIYE GOD'STIME AMBAYAMA
(Coordinator WSM)
