Best Wishes… And Questions” — PDP Bayelsa Reacts To Governor Diri’s Sudden Exit

The Bayelsa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially accepted the resignation of Governor Douye Diri from the party.

In a statement signed by the State Publicity Secretary, Ebiye Agu Ogoli, the party reaffirmed that despite Diri’s exit, its political structures in Bayelsa remain solid, united, and fully functional.

Governor Diri had earlier, on Wednesday, announced his resignation during an expanded State Executive Council meeting at the Government House in Yenagoa, ending weeks of speculation surrounding his defection.

He declared, “After extensive consultations, today, the 15th of October 2025, I wish to formally notify you that I, Governor Douye Diri, hereby resign my membership of the Peoples Democratic Party.

“I am not resigning alone. I am here with the Speaker, Deputy Speaker, and all members of our party in the Assembly who are with me on this. So today, I have formally resigned from the PDP for very obvious reasons.”

Responding to the development, Ogoli said the party had received the governor’s resignation letter and, after due deliberation at an emergency State Working Committee (SWC) meeting, resolved to accept it in good faith.

“The Bayelsa State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has formally accepted the resignation of the State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, from the party.

“At an emergency meeting held on Wednesday evening in Yenagoa, the state capital, party leaders confirmed the receipt of the governor’s resignation letter with the utmost respect. The letter was addressed to the Kolokuma/Opokuma Ward 6 Chairman and copied to the State Working Committee,” Ogoli stated.

He added that the party appreciated Governor Diri’s leadership and cordial relationship with members and stakeholders throughout his time in the PDP, noting that the party remains focused on its vision and objectives.

“The PDP remains united and unwavering in its commitment to the people of Bayelsa. We extend our best wishes to Governor Diri and pray for success in his future endeavours,” the statement concluded.

The emergency meeting of the State Working Committee was attended by the Chairman, Hon. Solomon Agwana; Deputy Chairman, Hon. Ben George Odon; State Secretary, Hon. Gesiye Isowo; State Treasurer, Elder Luke Demeoru; and State Vice Chairman (Central), Chief Wisdom Nathan.

Others present included Hon. Indutimi Opurubelebo (State Organizing Secretary), Hon. Ebiye Agu Ogoli (State Publicity Secretary), Hon. Christie Ebbeli (State Woman Leader), Barr. Christopher Kainga (State Legal Adviser), Barr. Obed Newman Andi (State Vice Chairman East), Hon. Tobi Ebikidoumene (State Vice Chairman West), Chief Amalala Atua (State Financial Secretary), Hon. Oyisor Didi (State Youth Leader), and Elder Akwakwa B. Akwakwa (State Auditor).