4 – DAYS TO SATURDAY NOVEMBER 11TH GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION IN BAYELSA: NGO TAKES CAMPAIGN TO GRASSROOT

The masses and critical stakeholders across board in Bayelsa State just 7 – Days left for the Saturday, November 11th election in the State have pledged their total and unalloyed support to vote enmass to re – elect Governnor Douye Diri, to continue the People oriented prosperity Government that has brought massive development and renewed hope to the people of Bayelsa State.

This consensus position to sweep the election for Douye Diri and Senator Lawrence Eghrudjakpor was declared openly by different stakeholders who spoke on behalf of the voters during the grassroot engagement by Concerned Bayelsans For Good Governance, a Frontline NGO tagged Grassroot Movement For The Re-election of DIRI/LAW which engaged the people at the grassroot level to canvass for more voters to support Governor Douye Diri which is today the undeniable bride of the good people of Bayelsa State.

The Movement For The Re – Election of Diri/ Law which took the campaign to the door step of the electorates met a mammoth crowd which cut across party borders / affiliations that were solidly on ground all ready in one accord as they raised their voices in implicit support of the DIRI/LAW re -election bid which according to them is the only option that can genuinely guarantee continuity of prosperity for all Bayelsans.

During the grassroot engagement by the the Concerned Bayelsans For Good Governance, under the auspices of Grassroot Movement For Douye Diri Re – Election, all who spoke asserted that , Bayelsa has never had it so good until Douye Diri the Miracle Góvernor came on board with unquantifiable goodwill for the people of Bayelsa State.

The teaming supprters in their various endorsement statements affirmed that Governor Douye Diri has proven his mettle ,as God sent to stand in the gap for the People of Bayelsa in this era like Moses did for the lsraelites when they departed Egypt for the Promised land.

The People who emphasized the need to continue the DIRI/LAW re-election maintained that Bayelsa is already agog with so much done already to highlight the successful achievements of the Diri led PDP Government which has brought so much joy to the masses.

Women leaders of various group and a good number of youth organizations in their seperate comments concurred that Douye Diri is the man with the Midas Touch ordained by God to

lead Bayelsa in this dispensation, hence everything is working in his favour.

They made themselves very clear in their speeches that Douye Diri re-election is a done deal and a matter already settled.

The elated supporters however, thanked the members of the Grassroot Movement For the Re Election of DIRI/LAW aka Concerned Bayelsans For Good Governance for the wonderful and good job they are doing to ensure continuity in Government House Yenagoa.

Worthy of significant note is the distinct fact that these teaming supporters of the DIRI/LAW re- election movement cut across party borders and affiliations in wooing voters from the nook and cranny of the the three senatorial districts of the State as they take the bold initiative, to come over to sensitize and motivate the people to keep a date with destiny by coming out on Saturday 11th, November 2023 to vote enmass for Douye Diri the tested and trusted Governor.

Abel Ebifemowei (Osuwo) – Coordinator, Bayelsa Central, Hon. Ebi Ben Okolo -Coordinator Bayelsa East , of the Grassroot Movement For the Re – Election of Douye Diri while addressing the supporters during the campaign stated that the PDP has consistently delivered on its campaign promises and has the experience and knowledge required to lead Bayelsa into a brighter future, and that voting for DIRI/ LAW, will mean a sure ticket for better living.

Speaking in the same vein, Hon. Alex Jenakumo – Bayelsa West Coordinator and Hon.. Charity Kens Godwin – Deputy Coordinator of the Grassroot Movement during the engagement appealed to all the electorates to make their promises good by coming out enmass on Saturday ,11th of November 2023 to cast their votes for the re-election of DIRI/LAW to re – enact the mandate of the Miracle Governor for a second tenure of unassailable developmental projects.

Local government , Wards and Units Representatives who were all on ground asserted that going by the popularity at the moment, Douye Diri re -election bid should be considered as a mission already accomplished.

Hon George Turner – Deputy Co-ordinator, Bayelsa East, Chief Natus Zebakame – Deputy Coordinator, Bayelsa Central and other well respected community Leaders who added their weight to the Diri Phenomenon remarked that Governor Douye Diri first tenure is one good turn that truly deserves another come Saturday 11th November ,2023.

Wilson Macaulay