Guv of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has stated the November 11, 2023 governorship election in the state has actually been won and lost and can not be altered through below ground relocations of his primary competitor in the survey.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) stated Senator Diri winner of the election and provided certificates of go back to him and the deputy governor-elect, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, on November 17, 2023.
The Bayelsa guv mentioned this on Monday throughout the very first year funeral of his late dad, Pa Abraham Diri, at the St Peter’s Anglican Church, Sampou, in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of the state.
In a declaration by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, Senator Diri stated the subpeona to the authorities to affirm as witness at the election petition tribunal by the All Progressives Congress (APC) prospect, Chief Timipre Sylva, was diversionary, a wild-goose chase and a workout in futility.
He stated the appropriate requirement was the election result stated by INEC and not that of the cops.
According to him, the opposition can not utilize authorities report to win election as their ominous controls were being carefully viewed.
While thanking Bayelsans for their assistance, he guaranteed that he and his deputy would be sworn in for a 2nd term on February 14 and that their next period will be much better than the.
He stated: “They are bringing a cops report. They are bringing an authorities commissioner to come and affirm in the election tribunal. We have actually crossed that bridge long back. Simply as we stopped them from rigging, we will stop them once again.
“If you wish to subpoena any person, let it be INEC, which carried out the election and stated the outcomes. The cops supervise of security.
“Let us be unfaltering. Our 2nd period will be much better than the very first.”
The guv eulogised his dad for laying a strong structure for him and his brother or sisters.
According to him, his daddy was being commemorated a year after his death since he left excellent traditions that are speaking through him and his brother or sisters.
The Bayelsa helmsman likewise encouraged moms and dads to provide the very best education and ethical training to their kids to make them accountable members of society.
He similarly advised political workplace holders and other fortunate people to produce favorable influence on the society as they will just be kept in mind through their tradition.
He stated: “His effect upon our lives, his kids and loved ones, is offensive. That is why I think in providing the very best education to kids. That whether you are alive or not, they can stand anywhere. I prompt fellow Bayelsans to provide their kids excellent education.
“What we are doing today is to value God and commemorate the life of our daddy for what he has actually performed in our lives. Our dad assisted us extremely well. All his life was how to discipline and offer what he needed to society.
“Those people in management as president, guvs, speakers and other positions, let us understand that there is a tradition we need to leave, which will promote us when we leave this world.”
Speaking on the subject: “What will you be kept in mind for?” Rev. Funkuro Amgbare, Bishop of the Diocese of Northern Izon of the Anglican Communion, kept in mind that Pa Diri was being kept in mind a year after his death due to the fact that he affected favorably on his kids and the society.
He advised all to live a life worth keeping in mind by keeping their stability.
In participation were the state deputy guv, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, the Chief Judge, Justice Matilda Ayemieye, member representing Sagbama/ Ekeremor Federal Constituency, Dr. Fred Agbedi, his equivalents– Mrs. Marie Ebikake (Nembe/Brass Federal Constituency), Dr. Mitema Obordor (Ogbia Federal Constituency), Oforji Oboku (Kolokuma/Opokuma/Yenagoa Federal Constituency) and Rodney Ambaiowei (Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency)
Others were the Deputy Speaker, Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Michael Ogbere, previous deputy guv and chairman of Bayelsa State Elders Council, Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John Jonah (rtd), the Ibenanaowei of Ekpetiama Kingdom and chairman of Bayelsa State Council of Traditional Rulers, King Bubaraye Dakolo, other conventional rulers in addition to better half of the very first civilian guv of the state, Mrs Margaret Alamieyeseigha, and the clergy to name a few dignitaries.