Bayelsa 2023: Diri secures PDP second term ticket

By Miracle Esegha, Warri

Governor of Bayelsa State His Excellency Douye Diri has been declared winner of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primary election to contest the State governorship election scheduled on November 11, 2023.

The governor who was the sole aspirant for the primary, scored 305 “yes” votes from the delegates to emerge as the party candidate.

It was learned the primary election conducted on April 12 had the party delegates from the eight local government areas of Bayelsa casting their votes to affirm the candidature of Diri.

In his appreciation speech, Diri vowed to lead the PDP to victory during the election.

“In a democracy, people must be allowed to vote, and the votes must count; people of Bayelsa must ensure that persons with violent tendencies aren’t entrusted with leadership,” Diri said.

“The voting pattern during the general election showed that Bayelsa is totally PDP; our government has been able to bring back members who have left.

“We will consolidate on what we’ve on the ground when we’re re-elected, ” he added.