Traditional leaders representing the four constituencies of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area in Bayelsa State have expressed their strong support for Governor Douye Diri as their preferred candidate in the upcoming gubernatorial election on November 11.

The monarchs have stated that their decision is based on Governor Diri’s clear commitment to the development of Southern Ijaw, exemplified by his significant efforts to improve the region.

They have emphasized that it is now time to reciprocate the governor’s dedication to the welfare of their area.

Speaking on behalf of the traditional rulers during an inspection of the progressing Yenagoa-Oporoma road in Angiama, Chief Job Dairus, the paramount ruler of the Enewari community and chairman of the Southern Ijaw Paramount Rulers Council, expressed the Southern Ijaw people’s deep appreciation for Governor Diri’s leadership and for advancing the road project, which has reached an advanced stage of construction.

Read Also AGF Urges Organized Labor To Abide By Court Order In Regards To Strike Threat

Dairus described this road as a substantial and crucial project and commended Governor Douye Diri for demonstrating the courage to proceed with it, even though it had been on the drawing board for over six decades.

He remarked, “Numerous speakers have extolled the governor, and the reason is straightforward. With the support of Constituency 1-4, the Southern Ijaw Traditional Rulers have conveyed their vote of confidence in Senator Douye Diri. We extend our gratitude to all those who have contributed to this project, from paramount rulers to government officials. It is evident that everyone is invested in the progress of Southern Ijaw. This vote of confidence is an endorsement for the governor to continue his commendable work and fulfill his promises to extend the road to other communities.”

Koko Sample, the council’s spokesperson, expressed their overwhelming approval of the significant progress made on the Yenagoa-Oporoma road. He emphasized that this development serves as clear evidence of Governor Diri’s unwavering commitment to advancing the region’s development. Sample countered any misleading propaganda regarding the road project, affirming that it is proceeding smoothly, and soon, vehicles will have access to the local government headquarters, Oporoma, and other communities.

Other traditional rulers representing various constituencies also voiced their admiration for the governor.

Prominent Southern Ijaw leaders who inspected the project included Dr. Konbowei Benson, the senator representing Bayelsa Central, Talford Ongolo, former Chief of Staff, Government House, Chief Douyi Douglas-Naingba, a former Commissioner for Works and one-time Acting President of the Ijaw National Congress, and Charles Ambaiowei, as well as former Commissioner for Environment, Ebipatei Apaingolo, among others.