BAYELSA: ACCORD PARTY GUBER CANDIDATE, DIRIYAI SHOWS CLASS AT DEBATE.

The political debate for contestants in the forthcoming governorship election in Bayelsa state, scheduled for 16th November, has unearthed a strong force among thr aspirants.

Thr debate, organised by the Push Africa Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation in collaboration with radio stations in the state took the shine and attention away from the PDP and APC candidates.

The debate panel which was led by Mr  Okhiria Agbonsuremi, a seasoned journalist had others such as Freston Akpo (Radio Bayelsa); Bukola Samuel-Weimimo (TVC) and Ezenwa Nwagwu of the Partners for Electoral Reform.

During the debate, the profile of the governorship candidate of the Accord Party, AP, Mr Ebizimo Diriyai has soared up tremendously following his sterling performance which received huge applause from the audience and listeners alike.

From analysis, Bayelsans on Social Media acknowledged that Diriyai is the third force they truly need to further improve their fortunes following his exceptional performance and victory at the debate. 

Diriyai, a part-time Pastor at Salvation Ministries is the son of Brig-Gen Stanley Womotimi Diriyai and hails from Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area, same as the PDP candidate, Senator Douye Diri.

The debate, which held at the Trendy Event Centre, Yenagoa, saw other governorship candidates as participants. They include Eneyi Zidongha (GPN), Blessing Clement (MPN), and Senator Douye Diri.

Key political stakeholders, including supporters of the PDP and the APC became worried with the high presentations of the Accord Party flag bearer,  at the debate which has endeared him to Bayelsans.

While some from the Civil Society groups in the state are routing for Diriyai above the contending parties of APC and PDP, others said votes for the Accord Party candidate will provide the needed focused leadership devoid of issues of godfathers rocking the PDP and APC.

One of his supporters in Yenagoa, Frankland Teimo said the Accord Party candidate is now seen as the people’s choice to birth a new and transformed Bayelsa. 

(Text, excluding headline, courtesy of Daily Sun)

Source News Express