Bayelsa CAN backs Diri’s reelection

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Bayelsa CAN backs Diri’s reelection

The Christian Association of Nigeria, Bayelsa State chapter, has endorsed the second term bid of Governor Douye Diri ahead of the November 11 governorship poll.

The Christian body declared its position at a one-day interactive session with the governor at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Swali, Yenagoa, on Monday.

This is according to a statement on Tuesday by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Daniel Alabrah.

The statement quoted the CAN chairman, Rev. Fr Joseph Opelema, as saying that the association was impressed by Diri’s performance in infrastructure development in the last three and a half years and wants him to continue.

It further quoted Opelema as saying Bayelsa needed a God-fearing leader to pilot its affairs, and Diri was one.

“We stand with you (Diri) on our choice for continuity and consolidation. You are our choice. We are impressed by your commitment to prayers and support for the church and CAN as well as sponsorship of pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

“We thank you for the construction of the three senatorial roads, Glory Drive phase two and commencement of the Glory Drive phase three,” the statement quoted Opelema to have said.

In reaction, Diri appreciated the CAN leadership for endorsing his second-term bid.

He attributed his administration’s success to God and the support from the church.

“On behalf of a grateful government and party, I say a very big thank you to the church. We will not take it for granted. When you endorse, you are saying we should do more. So, for us, it is a motivation to do more in our second tenure,” the governor said.