Bayelsa Governor and Deputy on Separate Political Paths Sparking Drama and Legal Battles

The political drama in Bayelsa State involves Governor Diri defecting to APC while his deputy, Ewhrujakpor, remains in PDP, leading to tensions and threats of impeachment. Nigerian law allows the governor and deputy to be in different parties.

Ewhrujakpor has taken legal action against the State House Assembly to retain his seat. The rift has unsettled the political landscape in Bayelsa.