Bayelsa Governor Diri Defects to APC, Top Figures Welcome Him

Bayelsa Governor Diri has officially defected from the PDP to the APC, confirmed on November 3. The move was announced via social media, accompanied by photos.

The defection was welcomed by top APC figures at a ceremony in Yenagoa, including the Vice President and governors from various states. This defection marks a major political shift in Bayelsa, traditionally a stronghold of the PDP.

Additionally, several lawmakers from different states have also defected to the APC, further consolidating the party's dominance in the South-South geopolitical zone.