By Passman Akpos
Yenagoa, Bayelsa State — A civic conversation has been ignited across Bayelsa State as citizens take to social media and community forums to assess the performance of their elected representatives in the National Assembly.
In a trending post titled “ Bayelsans, Let’s Talk Performance!”, residents are being urged to rate and discuss the effectiveness of their House of Representatives members — Hon. Fred Agbedi, Hon. Oforji Oboku, Hon. Marie Ebikake, Hon. Rodney Ambiowei, and Hon. Mitema Obordor — based on their visibility, legislative impact, and commitment to grassroots development.
> “Our representatives were elected to be our voices in Abuja — to sponsor bills, attract projects, and defend the interests of Bayelsa people. It’s time to compare and rate their performance,” the post reads.
The online campaign, which carries hashtags such as #BayelsaVoices, #Accountability, and #PerformanceCheck, is fast gaining momentum among politically active youths and community stakeholders. Many participants are sharing observations about completed constituency projects, sponsored motions, and interventions credited to their representatives.
Analysts say the initiative marks a growing culture of citizen accountability in Bayelsa politics, where the focus is shifting from personality-driven politics to evidence-based evaluation of elected officials.
Political commentators have also praised the move, noting that constructive public scrutiny can strengthen democracy by encouraging transparency and performance-driven leadership.
As the discussion unfolds, Bayelsans are being reminded to base their assessments on verifiable facts rather than political affiliations or sentiments.
> “Let’s hold our leaders accountable with facts, not emotions,” the organizers emphasize.
The outcome of the public rating could provide valuable insight into voter sentiment ahead of future elections, and may well redefine how Bayelsans measure effective representation in Abuja.
