By Julius Osahon, Yenagoa 26 September 2023 | 5:00 am United States (US) Consulate General in Nigeria has said it has been monitoring activities in Bayelsa State ahead of the November 11 governorship election, expecting that it will be peaceful and credible. Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo (left); Governor Douye Diri; Political and Economic Section Chief, United StatesConsulate General, Lagos, Michael Ervin, during the Consulate delegation’s courtesy visit to the Government House, Yenagoa…yesterday. Let people’s will prevail, Diri pleads United States (US) Consulate General in Nigeria has said it has been monitoring activities in Bayelsa State ahead of the November 11 governorship election, expecting that it will be peaceful and credible. The consulate’s Political/Economic Section’s chief, Mike Ervin, stated this, yesterday, during a courtesy visit to Governor Douye Diri at the Government House, Yenagoa. Ervin said that the Consulate’s delegation was in the state to monitor activities, because the US is a partner of the Nigerian government in the conduct of elections. He said: “As you well know, the US is a fundamental partner of the Nigerian government in the conduct of elections. We are friends and we learn from one another when it comes to democracy and how democracy can thrive. “We are also here to see how Bayelsa is experiencing democracy at work. We want to know how things are going in your state and to also give you our good wishes for a peaceful election. We expect that the democratic process reflects the will of the people on November 11.” Responding, Diri said that his administration is open to partnering with the international community to advance democracy through a free, fair and transparent electoral process in the state. He said his expectation, going into the election, is that the will of the people will prevail and not be truncated by unknown forces. The Bayelsa helmsman noted that he is in the governorship contest not only because of the constitutional provision, but that he wants his vision and plans for the state to materialise. Diri, however, expressed concern over security intelligence about his opponents, particularly of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timipre Sylva, and his role in the crisis bedevilling the Nembe-Bassambiri Community in a bid to subvert the will of the people. He said: “I believe that your coming will motivate us and add to the growth and development of democracy in Nigeria and in our state. “My government is of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and our key opponents are from the APC and Labour Party (LP). Of course, there are other parties. But what we want, as a government, is a free, fair and transparent electoral process.” 1 hour ago As Akwa Ibom people celebrate 36 years of statehood, Governor Umo Eno has taken the lead to ensure continuous peace and unity of the various components of the State, as he urged stakeholders to rid the state of divisiveness and other tendencies inimical to the peace and growth. 1 hour ago The Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has sued the Ondo State Government, the Governor of Ondo State and others over impeachment proceedings against him. 1 hour ago Perez Medcare Hospital, where the late Nigerian musician, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba known as Mohbad, was allegedly taken to prior to his demise, has said that he was brought in dead. 3 hours ago Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday, said his administration would continue to support the judiciary arm of the government and ensure that justice is served even in most trying times. 4 hours ago United States (US) Consulate General in Nigeria has said it has been monitoring activities in Bayelsa State ahead of the November 11 governorship election, expecting that it will be peaceful and credible.
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