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From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa
A major boost was handed to the re-election bid of Governor Douye Diri as the Bayelsa State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) endorsed him for the November 11 election.
The leadership of CAN made its stand known at a one-day interactive session with the governor at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Swali, Yenagoa .
The state CAN chairman, Very Rev. Father Joseph Opelema, said the body was impressed with the governor’s performance in infrastructure development in the last three and a half years and wanted him to continue.
The Christian organisation said the state needed a God-fearing leader like Diri to pilot its affairs.
It also noted that the governor has given the state a ray of hope through his commitment to prayers, support for the church and developmental initiatives.
Other areas include his commitment to prompt payment of salaries, pension and gratuities as well as construction of the three senatorial roads among others.
CAN, however, noted that all contenders in the election were brothers and sisters and enjoined political actors to shun violence in the electoral process and allow the electorate to choose who to lead them.
“We stand with you (Diri) on our choice for continuity and consolidation. You are our choice.
“We are impressed by your commitment to prayers and support for the church and CAN as well as sponsorship of pilgrimage to the holy land.
“We thank you for the construction of the three senatorial roads, Glory Drive phase two and commencement of the Glory Drive phase three.”
In his response, Governor Diri appreciated the CAN leadership for endorsing his second term bid.
