The Bayelsa state governor, Senator Douye Diri, has called on the electorate in the state to again vote massively for candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Saturday’s House of Assembly election.
Governor Diri stated this in Government House, Yenagoa, during three days of consultative meetings with his party’s candidates, caucus leaders, stakeholders and the leadership of the non-indigenes from the eight local government areas.
While congratulating the state PDP for the overwhelming victory recorded by the party in the February 25 presidential and National Assembly elections, the governor expressed hope that the same feat would be repeated Saturday.
A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, quoted the governor as commending the peaceful conduct of the elections across Bayelsa, saying it was unprecedented in the history of elections in the state.
He attributed the victory to God, whom he said used men to make it happen.
The governor also stated the need for PDP members to redouble their effort in order to emerge victorious in the state assembly election.
He urged party members to close ranks and work as a family, adding that when they are united and put the interest of the party above personal consideration, achieving victory becomes easier.
He said: “I like to return all thanks and glory to God for the victory recorded in the February 25 elections. It can only be God.
“God does not come down. He uses men as instruments and He has used leaders of our party in the various local government areas.”
