
Diri praises APC members for peaceful Bayelsa primaries
Governor Douye Diri has commended the All Progressives Congress in Bayelsa State for conducting peaceful and orderly primaries. Speaking in his hometown, he attributed the calm process to party members following the rules. Diri encouraged those yet to register or receive their party slips to be patient and join the party for its continued growth. He also addressed concerns about result announcements, assuring that the process would reflect the people's choices.
Key takeaways
- Douye Diri credited the peaceful APC primaries in Bayelsa to members' adherence to party rules.
- He urged unregistered members and those awaiting registration slips to be patient and join the party.
- Diri clarified that results would be announced at collation centres before being sent to the national secretariat for approval.
- The primaries were monitored by INEC officials, including Mr. Francis Ikim, Ajiwa Adeeya, and Engr. Prince Erasmus.
- Deputy Governor Peter Akpe highlighted the unity within the APC, stating the peaceful primaries demonstrated party cohesion.