By; UTEBOR PETER, Asaba
Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Monday, lauded his Bayelsa counterpart, Senator Douye Diri on his re-election in Saturday’s Governorship election in the state.
This was expressed In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, on Monday.
In the statement, Governor Oborevwori described the re-election of Diri as “the reward for Diri’s humility, hard work and good governance” and commended the people of Bayelsa for standing by their governor when it mattered most.
“Let me congratulate my brother, Senator Douye Diri, on his victory in the November 11 Governorship election in Bayelsa State.
“It is heart-warming to see you re-elected as Governor of Bayelsa against all odds and I am grateful to the electorate in Bayelsa for shunning entreaties of the opposition, who were ostensibly determined to subvert the wishes of the people.
“Let me also thank the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for improving on the logistics and conduct of the election”.
The governor also congratulated the PDP and the chairman of the its National Campaign Council for Bayelsa Governorship Election and Governor of Taraba State, Dr Agbu Kefas and other members of the council for their efforts, which culminated to the victory.
“I join you and Bayelsans in praying that God grants you wisdom, knowledge and the needed resources to keep your campaign promises of making Bayelsa State indeed the glory of all lands,” he added.
