Gov Diri Commences Second Term Journey

By Nelson Utip

Douye Diri, The Governor of Bayelsa State has been sworn in for a second term in office , he took the oath of office at The Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa the Bayelsa State Capital at 1:58 pm yesterday.

The Chief Judge of The State Justice Matilda Ayeimieye swore in both The Governor and his Deputy Lawrence Ewhrudjakpor.

The Vice President Kashim Shettima, former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan and his wife Patience, were some of the dignitaries that graced the occasion. The Vice President of Liberia, Jeremiah Kuong was also a guest. Governors who witnessed the swearing in of their colleague include.

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Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau), Mohammed Bago (Niger), Ademola Adeleke (Osun), Godwin Obaseki (Edo), AbdulRahman AbdulRazak (Kwara), Ahmadu Fintiri (Adamawa), Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta), Siminalayi Fubara (Rivers), Umo Eno (Akwa Ibom), Hyacinth Alia (Benue) and Uba Sani (Kaduna).

Former Senate Presidents Bukola Saraki and Adolfus Wabara who is now Chairman of the PDP Board of Trustees as well as other National and state leaders of the party also graced the occasion.

It could be recalled that Diri polled a total of 175,196 votes to defeat his main rival, Timipre Sylva of the All Progressives Congress.