Bayelsa Governor Advocates for More LGAs in State Allocation Review
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State expressed dissatisfaction with the state's limited number of Local Government Areas (LGAs), emphasizing the need for a national dialogue on local government administration. Governor Diri criticized the disparity in LGA allocation compared to other states, highlighting the importance of true federalism in resource distribution.
He called for a review of the current system to address the perceived injustice and ensure equitable representation for Bayelsa in governance and resource allocation.
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