Breaking: Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri Resigns from PDP Amid Political Shifts
- Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), sparking speculation about his next political move
- His decision, announced at the Bayelsa State Government House, received backing from 23 members of the House of Assembly, including the Speaker
- The defection follows a similar move by Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, who left the PDP for the All Progressives Congress (APC) just a day earlier
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Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), marking a significant development in Nigeria’s political landscape.
The announcement was made on Wednesday during a briefing at the exco chamber of the Bayelsa State Government House.
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Douye Diri’s PDP exit gains legislative support
Diri’s departure from the PDP was met with strong backing from the Bayelsa State House of Assembly.
Twenty-three members, led by the Speaker, publicly endorsed the governor’s decision, signalling a potential shift in the state’s political alignment.
While Diri confirmed his resignation from the PDP, he did not disclose the political party he intends to join.
The move has sparked speculation across the region, especially given its timing.
Diri’s defection follows Peter Mbah’s move to APC
The Bayelsa governor’s exit came just 24 hours after his Enugu State counterpart, Peter Mbah, announced his defection from the PDP to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The back-to-back resignations have raised questions about the future of the PDP in key southern states.
“I have taken a decision in the interest of Bayelsa and its people,” Diri stated, without elaborating on his next political destination.
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Who is Douye Diri?
Douye Diri is a Nigerian politician who served as the Governor of Bayelsa State from February 2020.
He assumed office following a Supreme Court ruling that nullified the election of his predecessor, David Lyon, due to irregularities involving Lyon’s running mate.
Prior to becoming governor, Diri represented Bayelsa Central Senatorial District in the 9th National Assembly from 2019 to 2020.
Born on 4 June 1959 in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area, he holds a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Port Harcourt.
A member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) until October 2025, Diri announced his resignation from the party amid shifting political alliances. His leadership in Bayelsa focused on infrastructure, education, and peace-building in the Niger Delta region. Diri’s tenure was marked by efforts to stabilise the state’s economy and promote inclusive governance.
Nigerian governor suspends powerful monarch
Legit.ng earlier reported that Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa state has approved the suspension of the Paramount Ruler of Swali Community in Yenagoa Local Government Area, HRH Wilcox Seiyefa Job.
The suspension takes immediate effect, was confirmed in a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Mrs. Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai and the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Chief Thompson Amule.
As reported by The Nation, the governor said the monarch’s suspension was due to his inability to show leadership expected of his position in the fight against crime and cultism.
Source: Legit.ng
