Former President Jonathan Backs Governor Douye Diri's Re-election Bid

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Former President Goodluck Jonathan has thrown his weight behind the second-term bid of Governor Douye Diri, calling on the people of Bayelsa to support him in actualizing his ambition for the state. Speaking during a visit by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Bayelsa National Governorship Campaign Council, Jonathan praised Governor Diri's efforts in stabilizing the state and ensuring progress in security and infrastructure development. He emphasized the need for a peaceful election and unity within the PDP, highlighting the importance of leadership in serving the people. The visit was part of the grand finale of Governor Douye Diri's re-election campaign rally, which witnessed the presence of critical stakeholders such as former Governor Seriake Dickson and Chief Ndutimi Alaibe.

Key Takeaways:

  • Former President Goodluck Jonathan has endorsed Governor Douye Diri's re-election bid, urging the people of Bayelsa to support him.
  • Jonathan praised Governor Diri's performance in stabilizing the state, ensuring security, and improving infrastructure.
  • The former President emphasized the importance of a peaceful election and unity within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
  • Key stakeholders, including former Governor Seriake Dickson and Chief Ndutimi Alaibe, attended the grand finale of Governor Diri's re-election campaign rally.
  • The delegation included prominent PDP leaders, such as Amb. Iliya Damagum and former National Chairman Prince Uche Secondus.
  • Jonathan highlighted the need for a standard way of doing things and called for unity in the state to avoid a crisis.

Statistics:

  • Bayelsa State has made progress in security and infrastructure development under Governor Douye Diri.
  • Governor Diri has been able to stabilize the state, ensuring peace and security.
  • The number of stakeholders involved in Governor Diri's re-election campaign rallyincluded former Governors Seriake Dickson and Kefas Agbu from Taraba State, Governor Eno Umoh from Akwa Ibom, and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori from Delta State.
  • PDP Acting National Chairman Amb. Iliya Damagum and former National Chairman Prince Uche Secondus also attended the rally.

Sources:

  • [Former President Goodluck Jonathan's statement](https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/07/former-president-goodluck-jonathan-senate-presidents-bayelsa-secondary-general-election-2023/)
  • [Report of the PDP Bayelsa National Governorship Campaign Council visit](https://www.thecable.ng/exclusive-governor-diris-executive-governors-gather-in-yenagoa-ahead-bayelsa-governorship-election/)
  • [Vanguard News](https://www.vanguardngr.com/)