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From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has inaugurated an ultramodern secretariat of the state All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yenagoa, applauding stakeholders for the prevailing peace in the party.
Diri described the beautiful edifice as the “unity secretariat” as it brought together under one roof key stakeholders of the party for the first time in many years.
Diri, while lauding the unity among members, emphasised that the strength of the party was in working together.
He expressed appreciation to those who, though lost in the recent party primaries, still remained in its fold, calling them the heroes of the APC in Bayelsa.
Governor Diri stressed the importance of loyalty in politics, noting that without members standing solidly behind him, he would be unable to lead the party.
He assured party faithful that he will continue to operate an inclusive leadership style and called on leaders and political office holders at various levels to use their positions to uplift people and add value rather than oppress them.
“I would like to appeal that nobody should feel sidelined, as nobody came to hijack the party. For those who did not succeed in the last primaries, you are the heroes of this party, as there was no winner or loser. The only winner is the APC.
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“We want to keep this party very strong so we can have the unity we need to succeed. Positions are opportunities and privileges that should be used to empower people. It is one thing to lead and another for people to follow.
“For those yet to be rewarded, keep praying, and your benefit will come. APC in Bayelsa is more democratic than any other party, and we showed it in the last primaries.
“This new secretariat is our house, and whatever issues we have, they will be attended to here. We are happy that the party has a conducive place to work to improve productivity. “
The governor equally applauded the reforms undertaken by President Bola Tinubu, which he said informed his decision to join the APC, and appealed to Nigerians to be patient as the benefits will be felt soon.
Earlier, the Chairman of the party in the state, Hon. Warman Ogoriba, commended Diri for his support in getting a befitting complex for the party.
Ogoriba, who described the building as the best party secretariat in the country, added that it will deepen the party’s unity and motivate members to work for the APC’s victory in the 2027 general election.
In his remarks, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, hailed the exceptional leadership quality of Governor Diri, which he said has united the party in the state.
He assured candidates of the party, particularly in his Bayelsa West senatorial district, of victory in the 2027 elections, saying some politicians in other parties will be retired after the polls.
Also, Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, expressed happiness that he is part of the new unified APC family in the state, which he said was moving very fast, and called on “those on the other side” to join the party in moving the state and country forward.
