Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State is reportedly making ready to defect from the Peoples Democratic Get together (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In response to a experiences, a supply near the governor revealed that the defection is anticipated to happen on October 14.
Insiders say Diri has saved his plans below wraps as a result of inside rifts inside the Bayelsa APC, particularly tensions involving the faction loyal to former Minister of Petroleum Sources, Timipre Sylva.
Findings recommend that the governor’s determination stems from the lingering disaster inside the PDP, which has made the occasion much less interesting to him and a number of other of his allies forward of the 2027 elections.
Diri was stated to have consulted extensively with key Bayelsa elders earlier than reaching his determination. Out of respect, he reportedly knowledgeable former President Goodluck Jonathan of his intention to go away the PDP.
It was additionally gathered that almost all members of the Bayelsa State Home of Meeting have pledged their assist for his transfer.
A high lawmaker near the governor confirmed the deliberate defection, saying, “There is no such thing as a going again on the governor’s transfer to the APC. We’ve gone past consultations.
“The governor will probably be leaving with members of the Home of Meeting, although not all. Some members of the Nationwide Meeting may even be a part of, together with Senator Konbowei Benson. The defection could occur subsequent week.”