Duoye Diri

“I Did It for the Good of the State” – Diri Speaks on APC Defection Amid Deputy’s Impeachment Saga

November 3, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Bayelsa State has been thrown into political uncertainty following Governor Douye Diri’s dramatic defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), triggering a deep rift between him and his deputy,

“Declare Diri’s Seat Vacant, He’s Partyless” – Kenneth Okonkwo Tells INEC

October 16, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Politician and actor Kenneth Okonkwo has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to declare the seat of Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, vacant and organize a fresh governorship election within 90 days. Okonkwo made

Governor Douye’s aide denies reports of the governor expecting a child with Nengi

Governor Douye Diri Denies Alleged Relationship with BBNaija Star Nengi

February 11, 2025 Gist Lovers 0

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has refuted claims suggesting he has any form of relationship with former BBNaija star, Nengi Rebecca Hampson. Rumors recently circulated that Nengi had welcomed a child with the governor, who

Tribunal Affirms Election of Duoye Diri as Bayelsa State Governor

August 15, 2020 Gist Lovers 0

A three-man panel of the Bayelsa Governorship Election Tribunal sitting in Abuja on Saturday August 15, affirmed the election of Senator Duoye Diri as Bayelsa State Governor. This ruling comes a month after the Supreme

Governor Diri Orders Total Lockdown in Bayelsa after First Case of Coronavirus

April 28, 2020 Gist Lovers 0

Governor Duoye Diri has ordered a total lockdown in Bayelsa after the state recorded a case of the Coronavirus. The index case who is a 47-year-old woman with a history of hypertension and diabetes, presented