From Seyi Tayese, Yenagoa
Bayelsa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has formally accepted the resignation of Governor Douye Diri, from the party.
PDP accepted the resignation at an emergency meeting held on Wednesday evening in Yenagoa, the state capital, and party officials confirmed the receipt of the governor’s resignation letter with the utmost respect. The letter was addressed to the Kolga Ward 6 chairman and copied the State Working Committee (SWC).
In a statement issued by the Party Publicity Secretary Hon. Ebiye Agu Ogoli and made available to our correspondent via email said, the
party leadership expressed sincere gratitude for Governor Diri’s exemplary leadership and the positive rapport he maintained with stakeholders and party members throughout his tenure as a PDP member prior to his resignation.
The statement read, “While recognizing the governor’s decision, the PDP reaffirmed its commitment to the party’s vision, goals, and objectives, assuring members of continued loyalty and dedication. They emphasized that all party structures within the Bayelsa State chapter remain solid and unified.
“The party also extended their best wishes to Governor Diri, praying for success in his future pursuits”.
Those in attendance of the emergency meeting were members of the State Working Committee which include, Hon. Solomon Agwana – state Chairman ,Hon. Ben George Odon – state Deputy chairman, Hon. Gesiye Isowo state Secretary, Elder Luke Demeoru – state Treasurer, Chief Wisdom Nathan – state Vice Chairman Central, Hon. Indutimi Opurubelebo – state Organizing Secretary and Hon. Ebiye Agu Ogoli State Publicity Secretary.
Others include,Hon. Christie Ebbeli – State Woman Leader, Barr. Christopher Kainga – State Legal Adviser, Barr.Obed Newman Andi – State Vice Chairman East, Hon. Tobi Ebikidoumene – State Vice Chairman West, Chief Amalala Atua State Financial Secretary,Hon. Oyisor Didi – State Youth Leader and Elder Akwakwa B. Akwakwa – State Auditor.
