Diri's Leadership Praised for IYC Electoral Peace
Dr. Kingsley Kuku, former Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta and Chairman of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, praised Senator Douye Diri, the Governor of Bayelsa State, for his exemplary leadership in resolving the leadership crisis within the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC). Kuku noted that Diri's efforts ensured a peaceful electoral transition, culminating in the elections scheduled for July 11, 2026.
In a statement released by the IYC spokesman, Kuku expressed deep appreciation for Diri's commitment to unity among the Ijaw people and his ability to foster an environment conducive to successful elections. He highlighted the importance of collective interests over personal ambitions, emphasizing that the IYC's leadership transition was marked by peace and mutual trust.
Kuku urged the newly elected leadership to preserve the unity achieved and to work collectively towards advancing the aspirations of the Ijaw people.
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