Diri wins OfficialPDPNig governorship ticket in Bayelsa as Samuel Anyanwu takes Imo | TheCable
Douye Diri, governor of Bayelsa, has been declared the winner of the Peoples Democratic Party governorship primary election in the state.
Diri, who was a consensus candidate in the race, got 305 votes at the election held on Wednesday in Yenagoa, the capital of Bayelsa.Samuel Anyanwu, national secretary of theAnyanwu, a former senator, polled 802 votes at the election which took place on Wednesday in Owerri, the state’s capital.Anyanwu is expected to challenge Hope Uzodimma, governor of Imo, who is seeking reelection on the platforms of the All Progressives Congress .
“In the same vein, I want to sincerely, from the depth of my heart, appreciate my brother and my friend, his excellency, Emeka Ihedioha, who on his own, decided to withdraw from the primary to further consolidate the unity of the party. This sacrifice you have made for the interest of the party cannot be forgotten easily.“I am going to work for you all, and let me be bold to say that PDP in the state is ever ready to win the governorship election come November, 11.
“I am further inspired that my emergence is a product of extensive consultations and deliberations across the 27 LGA of the state. I am so happy to fly the party flag and I promise not to disappoint you.”Advertisement
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