Dr Jerry Bako Fires Up NDC Support Groups As Obi Visits Jos On Tuesday , November 10, 2026
NDC Coordinator of All Support Groups for Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, and Plateau State Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, calls for grassroots mobilisation, insists 2027 election is not over.
As preparations gather momentum for the planned visit of former presidential candidate Peter Obi to Jos, Plateau State, on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, Jerry Bako has called on leaders and members of the various NDC support groups to intensify grassroots mobilisation and ensure active participation.
Bako, who serves as the NDC Coordinator of All Support Groups for Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, as well as the Plateau State Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, made the call in an interview with Headlineswave, where he spoke on the significance of Obi’s anticipated visit, the state of the political movement and the need for Nigerians to remain committed to the vision of a New Nigeria.
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He disclosed that he had convened a meeting with leaders of the various NDC support groups to coordinate preparations for the visit, stressing that every group and its leadership must take responsibility for mobilising supporters at the grassroots.
Bako also dismissed suggestions that the 2027 general election was already a foregone conclusion, insisting that Nigerians must not surrender their democratic choices to political pessimism.
He further maintained that the movement does not offer financial inducements to attract people to its gatherings, stressing that participation should be driven by genuine conviction in the message of a New Nigeria.
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Below are excerpts from the interview.
HEADLINESWAVE: Peter Obi is expected in Jos on Tuesday, November 10. What is the significance of this visit to the NDC movement and its support groups in Plateau State?
JERRY BAKO: The visit is very significant because it provides another opportunity to connect with the people, strengthen our political structures and communicate the message of a New Nigeria.
Peter Obi’s visit to Jos is an opportunity for the people of Plateau State to participate in the ongoing political conversation about the future of our country.
For us as a movement, it is also an opportunity to demonstrate our organisational commitment and strengthen relationships among the different support groups working towards the same objective.
HEADLINESWAVE: You recently convened a meeting with the various NDC support groups. What informed the meeting, and what were the major issues discussed?
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JERRY BAKO: As the NDC Coordinator of All Support Groups for Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, I consider it important that all the groups operate with a clear understanding of their responsibilities.
The meeting was convened to discuss the forthcoming visit, coordinate our activities and ensure that every support group leader understands the importance of grassroots mobilisation.
We emphasised unity, cooperation and the need for every leader to return to their respective structures and mobilise members and interested Nigerians.
We cannot leave the responsibility of organising this visit to a few individuals. Every support group has a role to play, and we expect all our leaders to demonstrate commitment.
HEADLINESWAVE: There are suggestions in some political circles that the 2027 general election is already over, even before the campaigns have fully taken shape. What is your reaction?
JERRY BAKO: I completely disagree with that position. How can anyone declare an election over when Nigerians have not even gone to the polls?
Democracy belongs to the people. It is the people who ultimately determine their political choices through the ballot.
Nigerians must not allow negative narratives, political propaganda or the dominance of established political interests to discourage them from participating in the democratic process.
The 2027 election is not over. Nobody should be made to feel that their votes no longer matter or that political change is impossible.
Our responsibility is to remain engaged, organise peacefully and encourage Nigerians to exercise their democratic rights.
HEADLINESWAVE: What is your message to Nigerians regarding the Obi–Kwankwaso political message and the vision of a New Nigeria?
JERRY BAKO: My message is that Nigerians should not abandon the hope and aspirations represented by the New Nigeria movement.
The Obi–Kwankwaso message speaks to the desire for a country where leadership is accountable, public resources are managed responsibly, institutions work and citizens have opportunities to live decent lives.
Nigerians are going through difficult times. Economic hardship, insecurity, unemployment and the rising cost of living have affected households across the country.
However, these challenges should not make us give up on the possibility of a better Nigeria.
We must continue to engage, encourage constructive political participation and keep the conversation about the country’s future alive.
HEADLINESWAVE: Political mobilisation in Nigeria is sometimes associated with financial inducements and payment for attendance. What is your approach to bringing people out for Peter Obi’s visit?
JERRY BAKO: Let me make this very clear: our movement does not give people money to induce them to attend our gatherings.
We believe that people should participate because they understand and identify with the message, not because they have been financially induced.
Our mobilisation is based on conviction, engagement and the desire for a better country.
We want people who genuinely believe in the message to come out voluntarily.
HEADLINESWAVE: What specific responsibilities are you placing on support group leaders and coordinators ahead of November 10?
JERRY BAKO: Every leader must take responsibility for mobilisation within their area of influence.
I am calling on all support group leaders, coordinators and members to return to their respective structures, engage their communities and encourage people to attend the visit.
We must not restrict mobilisation to social media announcements. We need direct engagement with people at the grassroots, including our wards, communities and local government areas.
Every leader should understand that the success of any organised political movement requires participation, coordination and commitment.
HEADLINESWAVE: How important is unity among the different support groups, particularly when they may have different organisational identities but share the same political objective?
JERRY BAKO: Unity is extremely important. We may have different support group identities, names and organisational structures, but when we come together around a common political objective, we must learn to work together.
No single group can claim ownership of the entire movement. Everyone has a role to play.
As coordinator, my responsibility is to encourage cooperation, maintain communication and ensure that our collective activities are properly coordinated.
We must avoid unnecessary divisions, personal interests and rivalry. The larger objective should remain our focus.
HEADLINESWAVE: What would you say to Plateau residents who are politically interested but have not yet identified with any support group or movement?
JERRY BAKO: I would encourage them to remain politically conscious and take an interest in the issues affecting their future.
Politics should not be left to politicians alone. Every Nigerian has a stake in the direction of the country.
Peter Obi’s visit offers an opportunity for residents of Plateau State to listen, engage and understand the political message being presented.
I invite residents, young people, professionals, community leaders and all interested Nigerians to come out and participate peacefully in the visit.
HEADLINESWAVE: Finally, what is your message to NDC members and supporters as the movement prepares for the 2027 elections?
JERRY BAKO: My message is one of commitment, unity and sustained mobilisation.
We must not be distracted by rumours, negative narratives or the suggestion that the 2027 election has already been decided.
I urge every support group leader and member to return to the grassroots and continue engaging people. We must remain organised, peaceful and focused on the larger objective.
The journey towards a New Nigeria requires participation and collective responsibility. Let us not give up on our country or surrender our democratic rights.
I look forward to seeing our members, supporters and other interested Nigerians come out for Peter Obi’s visit to Jos on Tuesday, November 10.
HEADLINESWAVE: Thank you for speaking with us.
JERRY BAKO: Thank you for the opportunity.
This interview presents the views and political positions expressed by Jerry Bako during his engagement with Headlineswave. His statements on political mobilisation, the 2027 general election and the Obi–Kwankwaso political message are attributed to him.
