Tag: Governor Douye Diri.

Defection Drama in Bayelsa: Dickson slams Diri, defends Multi-Party Democracy

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Senator representing Bayelsa West in Nigeria Senate,Seriake Dickson has sharply criticized the defection of Governor Douye Diri from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), accused the governor and others who followed suit of fleeing the mess they created within the party.   Reacting after the Senate plenary on Wednesday, Dickson expressed his disapproval of Diri’s move, despite several consultations on the matter. He emphasized that there was no compelling reason for a second-term governor to switch parties, especially at a time when the PDP…

Gov. Diri’s political landscape changing Cabinet By Kola Oredipe

Emporium Reporters

The drum beats, dances and shouts of joy woke up the city! The joy and excitement knew no bounds recently when the State Executive Council was inaugurated in Bayelsa State six months into the Prosperity administration of Governor Douye Diri. The selection of the commissioners was systematic as all the 24 constituencies have a representative each in the cabinet to show the spread and political balance. It takes a very considerable and people – driven leader to take such a popular decision. Three commissioners were picked each from Brass, Ekeremor,…