BAYELSA: More Cheers Pour In For Douye Diri On Swearing In

The newly sworn in Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has continued to receive out pour of congratulations from friends and well-wishers.

One of such congratulatory messages came from the students’ wing of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Nembe local government area of the state.

The group saluted Diri and his deputy, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, for securing victory against the former governor-elect of the state, David Lyon, at the Supreme Court on Thursday.

The court had invalidated Lyon’s victory in the November 16, 2019 governorship election for presenting a running mate with fake certificates to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the poll.

In a statement by its coordinator, Reginald Tobin, the PDP Students’ Wing described Diri and Ewhrudjakpo as “the choices of God for Bayelsa State.”

It urged the duo to “lead Bayelsa State with the fear of God and for the best interest of the people, as only good leadership will enable the people of the state to believe in the vision of the PDP in Bayelsa State and Nigeria.”

“We also admonish the APC in the state against propagating violence and disturbing the existing peace in the state, urging them to accept the will of God and work with the new administration,” said the group.

The PDP Students’ Wing further urged the new administration to involve youths and students in its government by appointing them into its cabinet and various offices.

Diri’s Journey Divine  – Jonathan

Earlier, former president Goodluck Jonathan, who also hails from the state, congratulated Diri for his Supreme Court victory, describing his emergence as divine.

Jonathan urged the new governor to “build bridges of unity by entrenching a culture of love, fairness and justice in our polity” in the oil-rich state.

“As Governor, the responsibility of building hope and sustaining peace across the State now lies on your shoulders. I urge you to always bear in mind that you are the Governor of all Bayelsans and to seize this moment of glory to build bridges of unity by entrenching a culture of love, fairness and justice in our polity.

“Your journey to Creek Haven is a divine one, so I advise you to use the position to do good to humanity and pursue the development of the State in order to write your name in gold. You have worked with me before as a commissioner, so I am without doubt that you will live up to the expectations of our people,” said the ex-president.

Diri’s victory ‘Act of God’ – Okowa

In his congratulatory message, Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, described the Supreme Court victory of Diri as “an act of God” and called on protesting people of Bayelsa to sheathe their sword and give peace a chance.

“It is heart-warming to see you emerge as Governor of Bayelsa against all odds and I am grateful to the Supreme Court and Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for doing the right things as required by the laws of our land,” said Okowa.

Diri’s Victory a Defining Judgement –  Bala Mohammed

On his part, Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, said: “‪I thank the PDP family for the opportunity to have served as the Chairman, Bayelsa Campaign Council in the recently concluded governorship election in Bayelsa State. And most especially, I congratulate the incoming governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, and his deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo on their victory at the Supreme Court”.