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Gov Diri Aborts PDP’S 26 Reign in Bayelsa, Dumps Party with 23 Lawmakers.

Gov Diri Aborts PDP’S 26 Reign in Bayelsa, Dumps Party with 23 Lawmakers.

Misc, News Feature, Politics
After months of speculation and rumoured defection from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Wednesday, officially announced his resignation from the party over what he described as “obvious reasons.” Governor Diri made the announcement during an expanded State Executive Council meeting in Government House, Yenagoa, which had in attendance Speaker of the House of Assembly, Abraham Ingobere, his deputy, Michael Ogbere, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) minority leader, Edward Brigidi and seven other lawmakers. A statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, quoted him as saying that he took the decision after extensive consultation with leaders of the state. He expressed gratitude to his supporters, w...
Gov. Diri Receives Senator, Ex-Reps, APC, YDP Defectors *Solicits IPAC’s Collaboration

Gov. Diri Receives Senator, Ex-Reps, APC, YDP Defectors *Solicits IPAC’s Collaboration

Politics, Press Release
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has urged the political class in the state to shun politics of hate in the interest of development of the state. Speaking in Government House, Yenagoa, when he received defectors from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Young Democratic Party (YDP) on Tuesday evening, Governor Diri said the only way they can benefit from creation of the state is to unite for the purpose of development. The defectors include former Nigerian Ambassador to Venezuela, Senator Felix Oboro as well as former members of the House of Representatives namely Hon. Bolous Indiamaowei, Hon. Mike Epengule and Hon. Graham Ipigansi, who are all returning to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from APC. A statement by the governor's Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Al...
Governor Diri Felicitates With Former President Jonathan At 63

Governor Diri Felicitates With Former President Jonathan At 63

News Feature
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has saluted former President of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, on his 63rd birthday. In his congratulatory message contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, Governor Diri described the former president as a Nigerian, African and global icon with exceptional democratic credentials that endeared him to many across the world. "Dr. Jonathan is a statesman and patriot of repute whose legacies in office consistently speak of his unrivalled candour. "As a former governor of this state, he remains our pride. As a Peoples Democratic Party leader, who left indelible imprints in our clime, he is a hero. "On behalf of the government and people of our dear state, I warmly felicitate and extend hearty congrat...