Tinubu Hails Diri’s Defection to APC as Symbol of Progress and Unity

President Bola Tinubu has described the defection of Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC, as a significant symbol of progress and national unity.

Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima during the governor’s official reception into the APC in Yenagoa, Tinubu commended Diri’s leadership style and commitment to development, noting that his decision reflected maturity and patriotism.

“The All Progressives Congress is a party of those who believe that progress can only be guaranteed when we stand together,” the President said.

“Governor Douye Diri, your story mirrors that of your people. Politics is about development, not noise or opposition. We are mightily proud of you. You have made the right decision,” he added.

Tinubu also praised the Bayelsa governor for promoting peace, unity, and infrastructural growth across the state, describing his defection as a homecoming to the progressive family.

Governor Diri’s move to the APC marks a major political realignment in the South-South region, as Bayelsa has long been considered a stronghold of the PDP.