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Top leaders of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Bayelsa state, including the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, former Governor-elect David Lyon, Senator Degi Eremienyo, Osomkime Blankson and Hon. Israel Sunny-Goli, have hailed Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri’s resignation from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
Lokpobiri described the resignation as a bold, patriotic, and strategic step toward Bayelsa’s greater integration with federal development efforts.
In his remarks, Lokpobiri commended Governor Diri for “jumping out of the sinking ship” in the interest of Bayelsa State, noting that the decision demonstrates maturity, foresight, and a clear understanding of the times.
The Minister further urged Governor Diri to formally join the APC to ensure full alignment of the state with the Federal Government and to tap into the transformative policies and developmental opportunities under the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
There are indications that Diri, along with members of his Executive Council, lawmakers, Local Government Chairmen, and key supporters, are preparing to officially declare for the APC in what is seen as a collective and strategic political realignment.
Speculations had been rife that Governor Diri and Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State would soon realign with the APC. Governor Diri’s resignation comes less than 24 hours after his Enugu counterpart not only resigned from the PDP but also formally joined the APC, signaling a growing wave of realignments toward the ruling party across the South-South and South-East regions.
