… ADC senatorial aspirant to host focus group discussion ahead of Benue South party primaries
In line with a growing shift toward participatory and forward-looking politics, David Olofu, senatorial aspirant for the Benue South Senatorial District is expected to continue his stakeholder engagement drive this Saturday with a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) involving Idoma socio-cultural groupings based in Lagos.
Dr. Olofu is a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The engagement, which will form part of Olofu’s evolving bottom-up consultative strategy, is aimed at harnessing diaspora perspectives to shape responsive representation ahead of the forthcoming elections.
Political observers note that such consultations increasingly reflect a transition toward citizen-driven politics, where policy priorities are informed by structured dialogue with constituents.
According to the campaign, the Lagos-based Idoma diaspora is expected to contribute views on governance, development priorities, and effective legislative representation for Benue South.
The aspirant has maintained that opinions formed within the diaspora often influence voting behavior and political conversations at the grassroots level back home.
The FGD is also anticipated to provide a platform for building sustainable interpersonal relationships between the aspirant and a broad spectrum of his constituents, while encouraging participatory engagement beyond the electoral cycle.
Discussions are expected to touch on governance innovation, youth inclusion, economic development, and future-ready leadership.
Olofu is expected to reiterate his commitment to inclusive, transparent, and people-centered leadership, with assurances that similar stakeholder engagements will be extended to other demographic and professional groups as part of a long-term vision for effective representation in the National Assembly.
