2027: Bayelsa APC backs Tinubu for re-election as Diri urges unity

Members of the All Progressives Congress in Bayelsa State, led by Governor Douye Diri, on Tuesday endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid for 2027.

The endorsement adopted a stakeholders’ assembly convened by the governor on the Chief DSP Alamieyeseigha Banquet Corridor, Yenagoa.

The Senator representing Bayelsa Central, Konbowei Benson, moved the movement, which was seconded by former Deputy Governor and ex-Speaker, Peremobowei Ebebi.

Key stakeholders current included APC caretaker chairman, Dennis Otiotio, Senator representing Bayelsa East, Benson Agadaga, and Minister of State for Petroleum Assets, Heineken Lokpobiri.

Different had been NDDC Managing Director, Sam Ogbuku, Niger Delta Basin Growth Authority Managing Director, Ebitimi Amgbare, and APC Nationwide Working Committee ex-officio member, Godbless Diriware.

The Information Company of Nigeria reviews that it was the primary expanded assembly convened by Diri since he turned Bayelsa APC chief in October 2025.

Addressing members, Diri stated the occasion had resolved to work as one household to safe Tinubu’s second time period.

He urged members to embrace forgiveness, humility and unity, and to reject bitterness and divisive politics for peace and growth.

Diri additionally suggested aspirants to droop ambitions, stressing session and adherence to occasion guidelines forward of the following election.

“Right here we’re as we speak as one massive APC household. Allow us to really be progressives and respect the outdated members for receiving us.

“No matter place you need to contest for, please put it on maintain for now. Our precedence is making certain President Tinubu returns for a second time period,” the governor stated.

In short remarks, Lokpobiri stated the Bayelsa APC was now united with a transparent goal to win all elective places of work in 2027.

Speaker Abraham Ingobere, former governorship candidate, David Lyon and Prince Ebitimi Amgbare praised Diri’s maturity and inclusive management.

They stated his management model would strengthen unity and improve the occasion’s electoral success.

Caretaker chairman Otiotio recommended Diri for uniting beforehand fragmented occasion buildings.

He stated the assembly additionally aimed to mobilise members for the occasion’s digital registration train to seize real voters.

(NAN)