Forward of his formal reception into the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday, 3 November, the Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has mentioned his determination to stop the Peoples Democratic Celebration (PDP) was within the curiosity of the state.
This was contained in a press assertion issued on Sunday by the spokesperson to Mr Diri, Daniel Alabrah.
Governor Diri, who spoke on Sunday throughout the 14th Bayelsa Thanksgiving Day on the Ecumenical Centre in Igbogene, Yenagoa, mentioned somebody needed to take the choice and that he took it on behalf of Bayelsans.
It was the primary time he spoke publicly on the difficulty after he resigned from the PDP on 15 October.
Governor Diri defined that some individuals may not perceive his determination to hitch the ruling get together, however that with the passage of time, it might develop into clear that his causes have been altruistic.
He expressed delight over the gathering of various political leaders on the Thanksgiving service, stressing that the unity of Bayelsa was essential for its growth.
He said that politics ought to be for growth and to not carry folks down, and that his administration will proceed to unite and develop the state.
The Bayelsa governor additionally mentioned that the present peace and safety within the state and its ongoing growth have been causes to be grateful to God and urged the folks to imbibe the tradition of thanksgiving.
His phrases: “Someone needed to take the choice (to depart the PDP) and I took it on behalf of the state. I took it in the very best curiosity of the state. A few of you may not perceive now however later it will likely be clear to all.
“After we got here in as a authorities, what we did in the beginning was to make sure that many of the uncompleted initiatives have been accomplished, and we launched new ones. That alone is sufficient motive to thank God.
“The peace and safety we’re having fun with is one more reason to thank God.
“Politics is for growth and to not kill your brother. The gathering here’s a testimony of the unity within the state.”
The Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, who was represented by his Senior Coverage Adviser, Funkekeme Solomon, mentioned the energy of Bayelsa’s progress and growth was within the unity of the folks and urged the state to stay united and supportive of the Diri administration.
Mr Oborevwori lauded the state for sustaining the tradition of thanksgiving, saying it’s an perspective that pulls God’s blessings.
Lokpobiri speaks on Diri’s defection
In his remarks, the Minister of State for Petroleum (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, who mentioned he was excited to attend the annual thanksgiving for the primary time, described Mr Diri as a unifier.
Mr Lokpobiri mentioned the governor’s latest political transfer was well timed because the state can not afford to be in opposition when key developmental choices are being made on the centre.
Managing Director of the Niger Delta Growth Fee, Samuel Ogbuku, described Mr Diri as a godsend to the state, owing to his seen developmental strides.
Mr Ogbuku prayed for God’s knowledge to information him to proceed doing his finest for the state.
Delivering a sermon titled: “Causes Why We Ought to Thank God,” the Basic Overseer of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM), Mike Okonkwo, mentioned thanksgiving was essential as God was at all times current on the time of want and doesn’t forsake His kids.
The famend cleric assured the folks of the state that victory and blessings have been assured so long as they made God their Alpha and Omega.
Of their goodwill messages, Senator Konbowei Benson (Bayelsa Central), the Head of Service of the Federation, Dame Didi Walson-Jack, Chairman, Bayelsa Elders Council and former Deputy Governor of the State, Gboribiogha John-Jonah, a retired rear admiral, and President of the Ijaw Nationwide Congress (INC), Benjamin Okaba, all hailed the governor’s growth strides, and harassed the necessity for folks of the state to stay united.
Dignitaries current on the well-attended occasion included the wives of the governor, Gloria, and Justice Persistence Ama-Diri, the Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, the spouse of the Speaker of the Home of Representatives, Fatima Tajudeen-Abbas, in addition to Senator Benson Agadaga (Bayelsa East), and Senator Sunday Katung (Kaduna South).
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Others have been the Speaker of the Bayelsa Home of Meeting, Abraham Ingobere, Chief Choose of Bayelsa State, Justice Matilda Ayemieye, former governor of outdated Rivers State and Amanyanabo of Twon Brass, Alfred Diete-Spiff, spouse of the primary civilian governor of the state, Margaret Alamieseigha in addition to a former deputy governor of the state, Peremobowei Ebebi, and the 2019 Bayelsa APC governorship candidate, David Lyon.
Additionally in attendance have been the Managing Director of the Niger Delta River Basin Growth Authority, Ebitimi Amgbare, famend cleric, David Zilly-Aggrey, and a number of other ministers of God, entrepreneurs, conventional rulers and high authorities officers.
Well-liked gospel artiste, Asu Ekiye, ministered on the occasion.
