Bayelsa pdp latest news

Here are some of the latest news updates on Bayelsa State PDP:

Recent Developments:

  1. PDP Primaries: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State has concluded its governorship primaries, with Senator Douye Diri emerging as the winner. Diri, a former Senator representing Bayelsa Central, polled 434 votes to defeat his closest rival, Timi Alaibe, who got 32 votes.
  2. Court Ruling: A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognize Senator Douye Diri as the PDP candidate for the Bayelsa governorship election. The court ruling came after Diri's opponent, Timi Alaibe, challenged the outcome of the PDP primaries.
  3. Campaign Trail: Senator Douye Diri has kicked off his campaign for the Bayelsa governorship election, promising to tackle the state's economic and infrastructure challenges. Diri has also accused his opponents of being corrupt and lacking the capacity to govern the state.
  4. Security Concerns: The Bayelsa State Government has raised concerns over security threats to the state ahead of the governorship election. The government has called on security agencies to ensure the safety of citizens and prevent any form of violence during the election.
  5. Election Observers: The International Republican Institute (IRI) has announced its plans to observe the Bayelsa governorship election. The IRI will deploy a team of observers to monitor the election and ensure its credibility.

Recent Quotes:

  1. "We are committed to ensuring that the Bayelsa governorship election is free, fair, and credible. We will work with INEC and other stakeholders to achieve this." - Senator Douye Diri
  2. "The PDP has chosen a candidate who is not popular among the people. We will challenge the outcome of the primaries in court." - Timi Alaibe
  3. "We are concerned about the security situation in the state and will work with security agencies to ensure the safety of citizens during the election." - Bayelsa State Government

Recent Photos:

  1. Senator Douye Diri addressing a rally in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State
  2. Timi Alaibe addressing a press conference in Abuja
  3. Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, inspecting a project in the state

Please note that these news updates are subject to change and may not be comprehensive. For the latest and most accurate information, I recommend checking reputable news sources or official government websites.