Bayelsa Governor: Ultimate God-Fearing Person Will Succeed Me
“All who want to be governor, go and seek the face of God. Anyone who wants to be governor must be God-fearing. If God says yes, nobody can say no, not even me.
Tag: Dr. Peter Pereotubo Akpe
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Diri/Akpe Believers Mobilise Support for APC Candidates Ahead of 2027 Elections
The Diri/Akpe Believers indeed believe in all the candidates that His Excellency and the party have given to us. It is our duty to also support all our candidates, which are the candidates of the All Progressives Congress, from the Senate, the House of Representatives, Southern Ijaw Constituencies 1, 2, 3 and 4, down to the upcoming local government chairmanship election.”
Akpe Is the Right Choice for Deputy Governor — Diri
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said he made no mistake in nominating Dr. Peter Akpe as his deputy, describing him as a “square peg in a square hole.” Diri stated this on Sunday at a grand reception organised in honour of Akpe by his Ebedebiri community in Sagbama Local Government Area of…
Bayelsa Unveils Abdul Maikaba as Bayelsa United Technical Adviser, Targets Immediate NPFL Return
By EMTV News The Bayelsa State Government has officially unveiled veteran football tactician Coach Abdul Maikaba as the new Technical Adviser of Bayelsa United Football Club, charging him to lead the Prosperity Boys back to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after the club’s relegation to the Nigeria National League (NNL). The unveiling ceremony took…
NDC Is a One-Man Party, Says Wilson as Chieftain, Supporters Join APC in Bayelsa
*Gov. Diri Welcomes Defectors A political tsunami hit the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Bayelsa State on Monday as veteran politician, Chief Fyneman Wilson, and thousands of his supporters defected from the party to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yenagoa. Wilson, a former legislator in the old Rivers State House of Assembly and former…
I Faced Pressure Picking New Deputy, Says Gov Diri
“I did not pay attention to the rumours and speculation because Dr. Akpe has the competence to deliver on the job. I never knew he was my relative until recently I found out he hailed from my maternal home.”
2026 Prosperity Cup: Congratulations Okoroma FC, Active Ladies
By Douye Diri It was an exciting grassroots football cracker yesterday evening in the final of the male version of the 2026 Prosperity Football Cup at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex, Ovom, Yenagoa with Okoroma United FC of Nembe LGA emerging as the new champion. Alongside my Deputy, His Excellency, Dr. Peter Akpe, other distinguished…
Diri Hosts Agbu Kefas and Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo in Yenagoa
The Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Monday received the Governor of Taraba State, H.E. Agbu Kefas, alongside High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo (popularly known as Tompolo) and other prominent stakeholders at the Government House in Yenagoa. The delegation included Hon. Julius Pondi, Engr. Kestin Pondi, Joshua Machaiver, Pastor Ruben Wilson, and Mr….
Diri Reaffirms Sports Development Drive as Ethiopians Dominate Maiden Yenagoa 10km Race
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to sports development as a strategic tool for youth empowerment and global recognition. The governor made this known at a ceremony held at the Peace Park Yenagoa, opposite Government House, shortly after the maiden Yenagoa City International 10-kilometre race. Represented by the Deputy Governor,…
Eid-el-Fitri: Diri Urges Muslims to Promote Peace
“We urge you to reflect on the importance of peace because without peace, there can be no development. When people live in fear, your purpose cannot be achieved. Endeavour to make peace within and outside your religion in all you do. This government does not segregate.”
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