Douye Diri
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Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has officially resigned from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), marking a significant political development in the state. The announcement was made on Wednesday by Daniel Alabrah, Chief Press Secretary to the governor. According to Alabrah, Governor Diri’s decision to leave the PDP was taken in concert with 19 members of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, including Speaker Abraham Ingobere, who have also resigned from the party.
The mass resignation comes a day after Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), fueling speculation that Diri may also join the ruling party. While Governor Diri hasn’t publicly confirmed his next move, sources close to the meeting suggest that consultations are ongoing.
Governor Diri’s departure from the PDP is seen as a major blow to the party, which has lost three governors to the APC this year. With this development, the opposition party is left with eight governors. The move is expected to reshape the political landscape in Bayelsa ahead of future elections and potentially strengthen the APC’s hold in the South-South region.
Analysts believe that Diri’s resignation could boost the APC’s influence in the region and reshape the political dynamics ahead of future elections. The governor’s decision has received backing from 23 members of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, led by the Speaker, signaling a coordinated political realignment within the state.
