APC Chieftain Hails Governor Diri’s Defection, Urges Party Faithfuls to Rally Support
By Kenechukwu Obiajuru, Yenagoa –Â Chief Blankson Ozomkime, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State, has commended Governor Douye Diri for defecting to the party.
Ozomkime described the Governor’s decision as bold, strategic and selfless, taken in the interest of Bayelsans and the Ijaw nation.
Chief Ozomkime urged party faithfuls to welcome Governor Diri and his team with open arms, emphasizing that there should be no distinction between old and new members in the party.
He stressed that everyone is now part of one strong APC family and should rally behind the Governor.
He thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for creating a platform for the state to benefit from the Renewed Hope Agenda as according to him the initiative has brought about visible and unprecedented transformation across the country.
He appreciated the President’s efforts in driving development and progress through the Renewed Hope Agenda and expressed optimism that the state’s alignment with the federal government will attract more development projects and opportunities.
The APC chieftain expressed gratitude to key leaders, including Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil); Chief Samuel Ogbuku, Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC); and Prince Ebitimi Amgbare, Managing Director of the Niger River Basin Development Authority (NRBDA) Chief David Lyon and Hon.Preye Aganaba Chief Pastor Reuben Wilson, as well as other leaders for their support.
Chief Ozomkime prayed that God would continue to strengthen party leaders to stand behind Governor Diri and support his efforts to develop Bayelsa State.
He emphasized the importance of unity and collective support for the Governor’s administration and President Tinubu’s leadership.
