Be Professional, Neutral During Bayelsa Governorship Poll, Diri Tells Army
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has advised the Nigerian Army to be professional and neutral during the forthcoming governorship election in the state.
Speaking in Government House, Yenagoa, when he hosted the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 6 Division of the Nigerian Army, he lauded the security agencies for being neutral during the recent general election.
A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Daniel Alabrah, quoted the governor as saying that the army and other security agencies were crucial to the sustenance of democracy if they effectively played their role.
The Bayelsa governor also applauded the Army for the support to his administration, saying it should not relent in sustaining the peace and security in the state.
He noted that security was a priori...