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APC chieftain rallies support for Diri, praises Lokpobiri, other APC leaders

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From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa

Chief Blankson Ozomkime, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State, has implored all members of the party in Bayelsa State and the Ijaw nation to queue behind and support Bayelsa Governor, Senator Douye Diri.

Ozomkime described Diri’s decision as bold, strategic, and selfless, taken in the interest of Bayelsans and the Ijaw nation.

He therefore enjoined party faithful to welcome Governor Diri and his team with open arms, emphasising that there should be no distinction between old and new members in the party.

Ozomkime stressed that everyone is now part of one strong APC family and should rally behind the governor.

He thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for creating a platform for the state to benefit from the Renewed Hope Agenda, stressing that the initiative has brought about visible and unprecedented transformation across the country.

Ozomkime further commended President Tinubu over his efforts in driving development and progress through the Renewed Hope Agenda.

He expressed optimism that the state’s alignment with the federal government will attract more development projects and opportunities.

The APC chieftain expressed gratitude to key leaders, including Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil); Chief Samuel Ogbuku, Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC); and Prince Ebitimi Amgbare, Managing Director of the Niger River Basin Development Authority (NRBDA); Chief David Lyon and Hon. Preye Aganaba; Chief Pastor Reuben Wilson, as well as other leaders, for their support.

Ozomkime, while emphasising the importance of unity and collective support for Diri’s administration and President Tinubu’s leadership, expressed optimism that the APC would grow in strength as party leaders stand behind Governor Diri and support his efforts to develop Bayelsa State.