My Administration Will Continue To Support Local Governments In Bayelsa – Diri
โMy administration will continue to give full support to the local government5 system, regardless of the Supreme Court judgement on local government autonomy*.
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Gov. Diri Seeks Dismissal of Sylva’s Appeal Against his Re-election
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has asked the Supreme Court to dismiss the appeal brought against his re-election by the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the Bayelsa State gubernatorial election. Diri insisted before the apex court that Sylvaโs appeal was terribly bad beyond redemption as no witness or documents supported…
Group Highlights Sen. Monday Okpebholo’s Development Plans for Edo People
The Okpebholo Change Movement (OCM) has reiterated Senator Monday Okpebholo’s development initiatives for Edo State. In a press release issued in Benin on Monday, the group emphasized the need for a governor with a clear vision, dedication, and focus to effectively manage the state’s economic potential and natural resources. The OCM praised Okpebholo’s leadership qualities…
FG Applauds Gov Diri’s Leadership and Working Relationship with Opposition
โWe are here to first of all commend you for your exceptional leadership. The world is a global village and all that you are doing here are known all over. So I am here to extend the commendation of Mr. President for the good work you are doing.
Embracing Restructuring: A Call to Action for the Niger Delta Region
It is essential to address the lack of equity, fairness, and justice in the current system, where other regions benefit greatly from the resources of the Niger Delta, while the owners are excluded.
Bayelsa PDP holds ward congresses as new leaders emerge
โฆ Gov. Diri participates at Sampou/Kalama Ward 6 โฆ Charges new executive to foster unity Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State today participated in the ward congresses of his party, the Peopleโs Democratic Party that held across the 105 Wards in the State. The Governor who was at his Sampou/Kalama Ward 6, in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local…
Tompolo Appeals for Reconsideration of Planned Nationwide Protest
The organizers of this planned protest against hardship must know that the timing is wrong, and the protest may cause more harm than good, as security reports have indicated that the protest will be hijacked by unscrupulous elements.
Sen. Ali Ndume Reflects on President Tinubu’s Approval of N70,000 as Minimum Wage
“I am happy that President Tinubu approved N70,000 as a new Mimimum Wage for workers. It’s a good step. However, I didn’t regret my criticism of his administration, especially in the face of hardship in NIgeria”.
Diri To Sylva: Stop Denigrating Judiciary
By referencing the โconcernsโ of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Sylva was trying to be smart by half. To be sure, there were no conflicts or inconsistencies in the judgement of the Appeal Court as the verdict was clear as crystal and consistent with the earlier judgement delivered by of the state election tribunal.
Appeal Court Victory: Bayelsa PDP congratulates Gov. Diri, Felicitates Bayelsans
“Your Excellency, our leader, it is with immense joy and sincere gratitude to God Almighty that the entire PDP family warmly congratulate you and your amiable Deputy Governor on this remarkable judicial victory. It has further proven that you are indeed, the Peoples Governor and that the mandate freely given to you by.citizens of the state cannot be stolen by anyone”.
