Following Governor Douye Diri’s resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), speculations have intensified about his next political move, with strong indications that he and his supporters may soon defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Reacting to the development, the Executive Director of Social and Human Capital Development at the South-South Development Commission and a founding chieftain of the APC in Bayelsa State, Preye Aganaba, expressed delight at the prospect of welcoming the governor into the party.
Speaking during an interview on Rhythm 94.7 FM in Yenagoa, the state capital, Aganaba said Diri’s reported decision to align with the APC was not unexpected.
“The kind of impactful leadership and bold reforms led by President Bola Tinubu have unlocked enormous resources for governors to drive development in their respective states. It is only natural for those who are people-oriented to align with the President,” he stated.
Aganaba noted that the formal reception of Governor Diri would be coordinated by the APC’s national leadership, while the state chapter would act in accordance with their directive.
On the development front, the Odi-born politician expressed optimism that increased unity among political leaders would attract more infrastructural projects to Bayelsa State.
Responding to rumours that former President Goodluck Jonathan may contest the 2027 elections, Aganaba dismissed the speculation, describing Jonathan as a revered statesman now more focused on mentoring the next generation of leaders.
