Hey there, middle schoolers! Guess what? There’s some drama going on in Bayelsa State! Governor Douye Diri is making fun of Timipre Sylva, who wanted to be the governor but got disqualified by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Diri thinks it’s hilarious that Sylva is having trouble sleeping because of what INEC did. He even said it out loud in Igbedi community, Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of the state.
Diri is not backing down. He says that Sylva is still disqualified, according to the first amended INEC list. So, he’s telling the people of Bayelsa State not to waste their votes on a party that can’t even be on the ballot.
Diri couldn’t help but tease Sylva a little more. He said, “Those whose names have been taken off the list by INEC’s amendment number one won’t be able to sleep well. They will keep having sleepless nights!” Ouch, that’s gotta hurt!
But wait, there’s more! Diri also talked about his plans for the future. He wants to connect Igbedi to Kaiama, which will be a big deal for Bayelsa and even the people of Delta State. This will help with transportation and make it easier for people to use the airport. Diri is excited to start this project in his next term as governor.
So, that’s the scoop, my middle school friends! The Bayelsa governorship election is getting interesting, and Governor Diri is definitely enjoying the drama. Let’s see what happens next!