The Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has vowed to depose any traditional ruler in the state who allows politicians in his domain to use guns in intimidating voters and rig the forthcoming general elections. Speaking during the flag-off of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) campaign for Bayelsa Central Senatorial District on Monday in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital, the governor also warned that any community that where intimidation and rigging occurred, youth leaders of that community would also be sanctioned.
I Will Depose Traditional Rulers Who Allow Politicians Carry Guns In Their Domains – Bayelsa Governor, DiriHe assured the people that the presidential candidate of PDP, Atiku Abubakar, had what it took to reposition the country.
Speaking during the flag-off of Peoples Democratic Party campaign for Bayelsa Central Senatorial District on Monday in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital, the governor also warned that any community that where intimidation and rigging occurred, youth leaders of that community would also be sanctioned. He assured the people that the presidential candidate of PDP, Atiku Abubakar, had what it took to reposition the country.
“The youths in such place will be de-recognise and I meant every word that comes out of my mouth; the traditional rulers will remain apolitical, youths have to be discipline, politics is not to go and kill your brother.”
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