5 h. ago Defection: We’re Proud Of You, Tinubu Tells Bayelsa Governor

President Bola Tinubu has officially welcomed Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri into the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing his defection as a symbol of progress and unity. Vice President Kashim Shettima represented the President at the ceremony on Monday in Yenagoa, the capital of Bayelsa State. Tinubu praised Diri’s leadership style and commitment to development. […]

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9 h. ago ‘Diri Should Thank Me For Opening His Eyes’, Wike Mocks Bayelsa Governor Over Defection To APC

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has taken a swipe at Bayelsa State governor, Douye Diri, following his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying the governor should “thank him for opening his eyes to see the light.” Speaking on Channels Television’s ‘Poltics Today’ on Monday evening, Wike reacted to Diri’s […]

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10 h. ago ‘We’re Proud Of You,’ Tinubu Welcomes Bayelsa Gov Diri To APC

Governor Diri’s defection marks a major political shift in Bayelsa, long considered a stronghold of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The post ‘We’re Proud Of You,’ Tinubu Welcomes Bayelsa Gov Diri To APC appeared first on Channels Television.

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12 h. ago 2027 Polls: Gov Diri Promises Tinubu, APC 99% Votes In Bayelsa

Governor Duoye Diri says the state can achieve a lot by aligning with the Federal Government. The post 2027 Polls: Gov Diri Promises Tinubu, APC 99% Votes In Bayelsa appeared first on Channels Television.

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13 h. ago 2027: Sweep All Votes Into APC For Tinubu, Yilwatda Tells Diri As Gov Joins Party

Duoye Diri's defection has left the South-South region, previously seen as a stronghold of the Peoples Democratic Party, with only one oppostion governor -- Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State. The post 2027: Sweep All Votes Into APC For Tinubu, Yilwatda Tells Diri As Gov Joins Party appeared first on Channels Television.

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14 h. ago UPDATED: Shettima, Akpabio, APC Govs In Bayelsa As Diri Joins Ruling Party

Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, and other top party leaders are present at the official welcoming.  The post UPDATED: Shettima, Akpabio, APC Govs In Bayelsa As Diri Joins Ruling Party appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 d. ago APC expanding, not imploding — Bayelsa chieftain replies Nabena

"They are afraid that if Governor Douye Diri eventually defects to the APC, because of Ogbuku’s 2027 governorship ambition

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2 w. ago Bayelsa: Unease in Sylva’s camp over defection of Diri, others to APC

•Senator Konbowei may lose return ticket AMIDST the facade of public excitement over the resignation of Bayelsa State governor, Douye Diri, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and his likely move to join the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sunday Tribune can authoritatively reveal that there is growing tension in the Bayelsa State chapter of the […]

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2 w. ago Why We’re Praying For Governor Diri To Join Our Party – Bayelsa APC Chieftain

Governor Diri announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday, fueling speculation about his next political move. The post Why We’re Praying For Governor Diri To Join Our Party – Bayelsa APC Chieftain appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri Dumps PDP, Joins APC With 23 Lawmakers

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The development, which was confirmed by Arise TV on Wednesday, marks a major political shift in the South-South region ahead of the 2027 general elections. Governor Diri made the announcement in Yenagoa, the […] The post Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri Dumps PDP, Joins APC With 23 Lawmakers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago ‘They Said I Was Destabilising PDP, Now They’re Joining APC,’ Wike Mocks Critics As Mbah, Diri Defect To Ruling Party

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has taken a swipe at his critics within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), saying those who once accused him of working for the All Progressives Congress (APC) have now defected to the ruling party. Wike, who spoke on Wednesday during the flag-off of a road […]

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2 w. ago Dickson slams Diri’s defection to APC, says move threatens Nigeria’s democracy

Seriake Dickson, a former governor of Bayelsa State and current senator representing Bayelsa West, has condemned the defection of Governor read more Dickson slams Diri’s defection to APC, says move threatens Nigeria’s democracy

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