Bayelsa Governor Diri Set to Defect to APC Amid Party Crisis

Governor Diri of Bayelsa State is reportedly planning to defect from the PDP to the APC on October 14, citing animosity within the APC leadership in the state. The decision is said to be influenced by the crisis within the PDP and his political ambitions for 2027.

Sources claim that Governor Diri has consulted widely with Bayelsa State elders, including former President Goodluck Jonathan, before making the decision to switch parties. The move is seen as a significant political development in Bayelsa State, with implications for the balance of power in the region.