Emulate GEJ, Send Congratulatory Message To Diri – PANDEF

Edited By Georgina Humphrey

The Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF has called on opposition governorship candidates in Bayelsa State to follow the example set by former President Goodluck Jonathan in sending a congratulatory message to the governor elect, Douye Diri.

This is contained in a statement signed by the National Chairman
Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF Senator Emmanuel Ibok Essien, in Abuja.

The statement specifically calls on the former Governor of the state, Chief Timipre Sylva of the All Progressives Congress to reach out to Governor Diri who has been returned winner of the November 11 Governorship election, in the overall interest of Bayelsa State.

According to the statement PANDEF congratulates Governor Douye Diri on his well-deserved re-election for a 2nd Term.

It urges him to be magnanimous in victory while calling on all political leaders in the State to work together by placing the peace and stability of the state above all other considerations.

The statement further commends the people of Bayelsa State for the relatively peaceful governorship election, which was devoid of violence in most places.

“We are using this opportunity to also commend the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and the security agencies for the orderly manner in which they conducted the off-season election in Bayelsa State”.

It notes that Bayelsa State is critical to the stability of the Niger Delta region, and the national economy in general, Hence, the peaceful electoral outcome is quite pleasing to all” Senator Essien adds.

The statement also commends President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his stately stance of non-interference in the electoral process.

It calls on security agencies to investigate the circumstances surrounding the reported unfortunate incident of death in Brass local government area of the state as well as other infractions committed during the election.

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