Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri Joins APC to Ensure Political Stability Amid PDP Crisis
Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has formally defected from the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in a bid to ensure political stability amid internal crises within the PDP. The defection was confirmed at a ceremony attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima and other APC leaders.
Diri emphasized that his decision was influenced by the need to protect Bayelsa's political development and stability. The move is seen as a significant political realignment in the South-South region, with promises of a stronger federal cooperation for the state.
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