In a stunning political twist, Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), alongside 19 members of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly.
The development, which has sent shockwaves through the state’s political landscape, was confirmed in a statement posted on the official Facebook page of the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Alabrah.
According to the post, Governor Diri tendered his resignation earlier today, ending weeks of speculation about his possible defection from the PDP—a party under which he was elected governor in 2020 and re-elected in 2023.
While the statement did not indicate his next political move, sources within Government House hinted that consultations have been ongoing with top figures in other political parties, raising strong suspicions that the governor may soon announce his defection to another major party.
Political observers describe the mass resignation as one of the most dramatic developments in Bayelsa politics in recent years. It is expected to alter the power dynamics in the state assembly and set the stage for intense political realignments ahead of future elections.
Details of the resignation and the governor’s next line of action are still emerging at the time of this report.
Stay tuned for updates as more details unfold.
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