BREAKING: Nigerian Governor Hands Over Power to Deputy, Reason Emerges

Bayelsa state governor, Duoye Diri has announced his plan to take an annual leave, as communicated to top public officials and the citizens.

In a statement seen by News Direct on Monday, November 25, Diri said it has been a very busy year for him since his administration’s inauguration for the second term in February 2024.

In his notice, Governor Diri assured Bayelsa residents that his absence “will not in any way affect governance in the state” as his lieutenant, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, “has the mandate to take charge of all state functions”.

He, however, did not stipulate the… Read full article.