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Gov. Diri’s kinsmen roll out drums to welcome him

…Pledges even spread of devt, seeks prayers of Royal fathers 

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri’s kinsmen in Kolokuma/Opokuma local government area of the state on Tuesday rolled out the drums to specially welcome him home, after his victory at the Supreme Court and subsequent swearing in.

Receiving Governor Diri at his palace in Kaiama, headquarters of Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area, Ibenanaowei of Kolokuma kingdom, King Onya Mozi-Agara described his victory as divine, stressing that, it could only been the hand of God to have made the victory possible.

In a press statement by the Head of Press, Government House, Yenagoa, Mr. Ebi Avi, King Agara-Mozi, who also spoke as the Chairman of the Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Council of Chiefs stated that, the Chiefs and people of the area were proud of his achievements and thanked God for the opportunity to see a son of the area become governor of Bayelsa state in his life time.

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He appealed to all aggrieved parties, irrespective of party affiliations to sheath their swords and work with the new governor to build a new Bayelsa.

The Royal father also called on Bayelsans to disregard all negative insinuations about the new Governor and give him a chance to prove himself as a true son of the state and the Ijaw Nation.

At the palace of His Royal Highness, Chief Famous Usikoromogha, the Amananaowei of Sampou, his home town, expressed joy over Senator Diri’s elevation to the exalted position of Governor of the State.

While praying for him to succeed, Chief Usikoromogha called on the people of the area and Bayelsans to shun jettison every form of disagreement, arising from the election and embrace peace, love and unity of purpose.

In his remark, Governor Diri said he was in the area to show appreciation to the Royal Fathers for their relentless prayers, blessings and support before, during and after the elections, adding that, he still needs their continuous support and prayers successfully pilot the affairs of the state to enviable heights.

He assured the Royal Fathers that he would strive to surpass the performance level of his predecessors by working assiduously to ensure the effective spread of development across the state.

It was the same colourful reception by the people of Sampou community, home town of the governor when elders, women and youths trooped out to welcome home their illustrious son.

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