Governor Douye Diri victory: Former President Goodluck Jonathan expressed relief at Governor Douye Diri’s victory in the Bayelsa State election, stating that if Diri had lost, he would have relocated his mother to Abuja. Jonathan emphasized the need to avoid unnecessary crises in the state and urged people to accept the election results, emphasizing that Governor Diri won fairly.
During his visit to Diri in Yenagoa, Jonathan commended the governor’s efforts in addressing insecurity and stated that his re-election would contribute to a safer state. He highlighted the significant improvements made in tackling issues such as cultism and kidnapping during Diri’s previous term.
Jonathan shared a personal experience of his cousin being kidnapped and killed, expressing optimism that with Diri’s return, the state would continue to make progress in enhancing security. He urged citizens to support the governor’s focus on governance for the state’s development.
Governor Douye Diri’s victory: Governor Douye Diri had earlier received his certificate of return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for a second term in office, with his swearing-in ceremony scheduled for the next year. Source thedailycourierng news