PDP flays Diri over incumbency threat on 2027 polls

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has warned the All Progressives Congress (APC) led government in Bayelsa State, that the power of incumbency cannot stand the will and power of the people during the 2027 general election in the state. PDP also flayed the recent comments by Governor Douye Diri, suggesting that opposition parties in the […]

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has warned the All Progressives Congress (APC) led government in Bayelsa State, that the power of incumbency cannot stand the will and power of the people during the 2027 general election in the state.
PDP also flayed the recent comments by Governor Douye Diri, suggesting that opposition parties in the state will soon “learn the game of incumbency” ahead of the 2027 general elections, said the remains deeply rooted in the hearts of Bayelsa people and it’s popularity its high among the people.
The State Publicity Secretary of PDP, Hon. Ikaebimo Mark, in a statement in Yenagoa, the state capital, said the bond between the party and the people was built over years of shared struggles, development, sacrifices, and unwavering commitment to the progress of the Ijaw nation and the entire state.
He said: “While the governor is entitled to his political opinions, the PDP wishes to respectfully remind him and his associates that no power is greater than the collective will of the people. Political history across Nigeria has repeatedly shown that incumbency without genuine grassroots support cannot withstand the determination of a people united for change, justice, and purposeful leadership.
“The PDP remains deeply rooted in the hearts of Bayelsans. Bayelsa is PDP and PDP is Bayelsa. The bond between the party and the people was built over years of shared struggles, development, sacrifices, and unwavering commitment to the progress of the Ijaw nation and the entire state.’