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Former President Jonathan, Atiku Abubakar Endorse Governor Diri and Senator Melaye's Re-Election Bids

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Former President Goodluck Jonathan has asked his kinsmen in Ogbia Local Government Area to reciprocate the good developmental gestures of Governor Douye Diri in the area by voting for the governor in the upcoming governorship poll. Similarly, former Vice President of Nigeria and PDP presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has urged Kogi State electorate to vote massively for the candidate of the PDP, Senator Dino Melaye. Speaking at his country home in Otuoke, Jonathan commended Diri for choosing one of his political sons, Chief Mitema Obordor, as Director-General of his governorship campaign council. He urged the people to renew the governor's mandate on Saturday by voting massively for him.

Key Takeaways:

  • Former President Goodluck Jonathan has endorsed Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri's re-election bid, asking his kinsmen in Ogbia Local Government Area to reciprocate the good developmental gestures of the governor.
  • Jonathan commended Diri for choosing one of his political sons, Chief Mitema Obordor, as Director-General of his governorship campaign council, saying it was a signal of more good things to come to the East Senatorial District of the state.
  • Former Vice President of Nigeria and PDP presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has urged Kogi State electorate to vote massively for the candidate of the PDP, Senator Dino Melaye.
  • Atiku said the time had come for the PDP to regain power and occupy Lugard House in Lokoja, Kogi State.
  • Former Governor of Kogi State, Captain Idris Wada expressed confidence that despite the challenges facing the PDP, the party would emerge victorious in the governorship poll.
  • A former aide to Bayelsa State Governor and a leader of ex-militant group in the Niger Delta, 'Gen'. Charles Kurobo, expressed hope that the candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Timipre Sylva, would carry the day, citing the need for infrastructural and socio-economic development in Bayelsa.

Statistics:

  • Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri has been endorsed by former President Goodluck Jonathan in his re-election bid.
  • Chief Mitema Obordor has been appointed as Director-General of Diri's governorship campaign council.
  • Senator Dino Melaye is the candidate of the PDP in Kogi State governorship poll.
  • Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has urged Kogi State electorate to vote massively for Senator Melaye.
  • Bayelsa State electorate are expected to vote on Saturday in the governorship poll.

Sources:

  • "Former President Jonathan Tells Ogbia People to Vote for Douye Diri" (The Punch, October 2023)
  • "Atiku Urges Kogi Electorate to Vote for Dino Melaye" (The Guardian, October 2023)
  • "Former Governor Wada Expresses Confidence in PDP's Victory" (The Cable, October 2023)
  • "Bayelsa Politician Urges Electorate to Vote for APC Candidate" (Vanguard, October 2023)

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