The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide has described the victory of Douye Diri of Bayelsa state as a testament of his wide acceptance and his developmental strides which has endeared him to the people.
Recall that Diri of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) scored a total of 175,196 votes to defeat his closest rival, Timpre Sylva of the All Progressives Congress ( APC) who polled 110,108 votes to be declared winner of the November 11th governorship election in Bayelsa State.
The President of IYC Worldwide, Dr. Alaye Theophilus, in a statement issued yesterday urged the governor to continue his lofty ideas and policies in bringing the needed development to Bayelsa State.
He said: “Your Excellency, your victory has demonstrated the unweaving love by the people which no doubt was evident at the poll.
“Your victory at the poll was a testament of his wide acceptance and your developmental strides which has endeared you to the people. Your dedication and leadership style have earned you the trust of the people.”
Alaye also commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for conducting one of the most credible, free and fair elections in Bayelsa State and for maintaining their professionalism as an unbiased umpire.