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Bayelsa Governor Warns of Opposition Plot to Cause Chaos Ahead of Governorship Election

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Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has raised the alarm over a alleged plan by the opposition to disrupt the November 11 governorship election in Ogbia local government area. Governor Diri, who is the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Chief Timipre Sylva, of being anti-development and anti-progress. The governor made these allegations at a campaign rally in Otuokpoti, after visiting several communities in the area, including Anyama-Ogbia and Emadike.

Key Takeaways:

  • Governor Diri alleged that the opposition is planning to bring thugs to cause mayhem in Ogbia local government area during the November 11 governorship election.
  • The governor accused APC candidate Chief Timipre Sylva of being anti-development and anti-progress, and claimed that his administration has achieved more development in the area in just three years than the APC has in five years.
  • Governor Diri highlighted several projects embarked upon by his administration in Ogbia local government, including the construction of a road from Akaba in Yenagoa to Okodi, the completion of the Otuoke-Onuebum road, and the building of bridges in Elebele and Imiringi communities.
  • The governor warned the military and security agencies to take note of the alleged opposition plan and prevent any attempt to disrupt the election.

Statistics:

  • The November 11 governorship election in Bayelsa State is just three months away.
  • Governor Diri has accused the APC of being in power for five years and achieving little development in Ogbia local government area.
  • The governor's administration has completed 70% of the Otuoke-Onuebum road and is currently working on the construction of a new bridge in Evangel community.
  • Governor Diri's administration has allocated N100 million to the construction of the Akaba-Okodi road and has also allocated N50 million to the rehabilitation of the Elebele community bridge.

Sources:

  • Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri (no specific date mentioned)
  • Government of Bayelsa State (no specific date mentioned)

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