Former President Goodluck Jonathan has provided his thoughts on the results of the election for governor in Bayelsa, the state in which he was born and raised.
The previous governor of Bayelsa extended his congratulations to the incumbent, Governor Douye Diri, by means of a statement that he personally signed and published on X.
According to InfoStride News, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the current governor and candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Diri, has been proclaimed the victor of the election that took place on November 11.
According to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the governor received 175,196 votes, defeating Timipre Sylva, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who received 110,108 votes.
Jonathan extended his congratulations to the newly re-elected governor of Bayelsa State, tweeting “Congratulations to His Excellency @govdouyediri on his re-election.”
“Your success at the poll is well-deserved, as it indicates the people’s faith in your leadership and is a reward for years of commitment to the peace, prosperity, and advancement of Bayelsa. This victory demonstrates the people’s faith in your ability to govern.
“Your victory bestows upon you additional duties, as the people have, through the use of the voting process, entrusted you with the hope and expectation that the future will be better and more prosperous.
“I urge you to reciprocate this confidence reposed on you by the people through this mandate and work for the general good and progress of all Bayelasans, regardless of political affiliation, senatorial district, clan, or community.” “I urge you to reciprocate this confidence reposed on you by the people through this mandate and work for the general good and progress of all Bayelasans.”
“I would want to applaud all of the candidates for running for office in Bayelsa for their involvement in the election that has just come to a close, as well as for their drive and enthusiasm to serve the people of Bayelsa. Although one candidate may emerge victorious, this does not mean that the other has been vanquished.
“This is a win for all the people of Bayelsa. I strongly encourage all parties involved to prioritize the interests of the state before their own personal and political agendas. At this point, we have no choice but to come together and do everything in our power to make Bayelsa a better place.
“Most revered Governor, I believe that your re-election will help our cherished Bayelsa State continue to go forward while maintaining its integrity.
“Finally, I would like to issue a call to the electoral umpire and other stakeholders, asking them to take seriously the issues that have been raised by the off-cycle elections, and to work toward the improvement of the electoral system and the continued viability of democracy in our country’s government.”
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