Bayelsa Gov, Diri is now partyless, declare seat vacant, Kenneth Okonkwo urges INEC

African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain and Nollywood actor, Kenneth Okonkwo, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to declare the office of Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, vacant following his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Governor Diri, alongside several members of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, announced his resignation from the…

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Uncertainty in Bayelsa as Gov Diri reportedly in advanced discussions to defect from PDP

There are indications that political tension is mounting in Bayelsa State amid insinuations that Governor Douye Diri is in advanced discussions to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Diri’s potential switch is expected to further weaken the PDP’s standing in the South-South geopolitical zone, following recent…

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