Regarding the violent attack on the the INEC Registration Area Center at Okodi in Ogbia Local Government Area , Mr. Oredipe said Investigations are ongoing into the attack to fish out the suspected hoodlums that burnt electoral materials and set the place on fire.
All Progressive Congress, APC, cannot move the needle in Bayelsa state as the party has been degraded following its low performance in the National and state elections.
This is according to the Director of New Media to the State Governor, Dr. Kolawole Oredipe, at a media parley in Yenagoa, where he commended Governor Douye Diri for his stance against violence, intimidation, and the use of thugs during elections.
He said the peaceful 2023 General Elections in Bayelsa State can be attributed to Governor Douye Diri’s disposition and personality.
Oredipe also praised the peaceful conduct of the people of the State during the polls, as well as security agencies, the Independent National Electoral Commission, and other stakeholders for their roles in ensuring a relatively peaceful election.
He said “We had successful elections generally in the state aside from Ogbia violence and the hijacking of materials. In a very long time, we have not had this kind of peace during elections. That is to say that the message of peace and hope by governor Douye Diri is yielding dividends.
“This election has proven that this land is the land of peace and credit must go to this government. He didn’t achieve it alone. We want to appreciate the people of the state who ensured that peace is achieved.
“I’m sure a lot of Bayelsans are yearning for his return. Giving to the next election which is in November, we want to see more peace in the state.
He stated.
Regarding the violent attack on the the INEC Registration Area Center at Okodi in Ogbia Local Government Area , Mr. Oredipe said Investigations are ongoing into the attack to fish out the suspected hoodlums that burnt electoral materials and set the place on fire.
He assured the perpetrators would be identified, arrested, and prosecuted while commending the
Monarchs and Traditional rulers were for their efforts in ensuring all individuals exercised their franchise without hindrance in the communities.
Meanwhile, a former lawmaker and current Special Adviser to Gov. Diri on Investment, Hon. Jonathan Robinson Obuebite and 29 other top party members have been suspended at their ward in Nembe over anti-party activities.