“From the beginning of my tenure till today, I have consistently spoken about true federalism. We cannot afford to have Bayelsa, which produces the oil and gas for Nigeria, with only eight local government areas, while some states have 40 or 44. It is injustice.”
As part of my itinerary, I will also on Thursday be delivering a keynote address at the High Level Roundtable on the Gulf of Guinea. This is an event that is significant to Bayelsa State’s growth and economic advancement as our state, which borders the Atlantic Ocean on three flanks, makes deliberate inroad into tapping the enormous resources in our maritime domain.
In line with the reforms we introduced when we came into office in 2020 and under the able supervision of the Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, we have birthed a new and working Local Government system in Bayelsa State where LGA Chairmen not only promptly pay monthly salaries but save enough funds to embark on capital projects.
“We say to the political leaders and people of Rivers State, who were the true victims of the dark days, that light has returned to the state and a new glorious dawn has come”
The insightful conversations and submissions from the wide range of participants offered lessons and pathways toward building peaceful, just, and democratic nations.
“I was honored to join esteemed colleagues at the 2025 Democracy Dialogue in Accra, Ghana, at the invitation of President John Dramani Mahama.”
He argued that the DSS has no legal mandate to act as a proxy for President Tinubu, insisting that only an individual personally defamed can seek redress through civil litigation. Sowore cited several court rulings, including the landmark Arthur Nwankwo v. State (1985), which struck down sedition laws in Nigeria, affirming citizens’ right to free expression.
“Signing this important agreement between our two countries and two states is very historic for us from Bayelsa State, coming at a time our host, Angola, was marking its 50th independence anniversary.”
The report is expected to cover all funds inherited from Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s administration, revenues accrued during the emergency rule, expenditures, and the projects executed within the period, with clear specifications.
