Bayelsa Deputy Governor Shuns Diri’s Defection to APC — “I’m PDP and Going Nowhere!”
Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has firmly rejected any association with Governor Douye Diri’s recent defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring his unwavering loyalty to the PDP.
According to Naija News, Ewhrudjakpo, along with other prominent PDP figures including former Governor Seriake Dickson, vowed to keep the opposition party strong in Bayelsa and across Nigeria. They emphasized that there was no justification for abandoning the party that had been instrumental to their political rise.
A PDP insider revealed to Daily Post:
“The Deputy Governor, Ewhrudjakpo, and our leader, Seriake Dickson, alongside several ex-lawmakers, are still with the PDP. We’re not going anywhere.”
Governor Diri had earlier announced his resignation from the PDP on Wednesday through his spokesperson, Daniel Alabrah, but failed to provide reasons for his move to the ruling APC.
However, sources close to the State Executive Council disclosed that Ewhrudjakpo deliberately avoided the meeting where the governor made his announcement, signaling his refusal to defect.
“The governor chaired the SEC meeting this morning, but the deputy governor was absent. He refused to attend because he’s not defecting with the governor,” a source confirmed.
Meanwhile, lawmakers who followed Diri to the APC are reportedly considering impeachment proceedings against the deputy governor for “gross misconduct” due to his defiance.
“We expect the State Assembly to target him for his stance. If that happens, he’ll have to decide whether to fight or yield,” another insider disclosed.
Ewhrudjakpo, a seasoned politician and lawyer, has been a longtime pillar of the PDP, having served as a senator representing Bayelsa West and in various strategic party and national roles. He and Diri were elected on a joint PDP ticket in 2019 and re-elected in 2023.
As political pressure mounts, Ewhrudjakpo’s stand has set the stage for a dramatic power tussle in Bayelsa’s political landscape.
Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has firmly rejected any association with Governor Douye Diri’s recent defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring his unwavering loyalty to the PDP.
According to Naija News, Ewhrudjakpo, along with other prominent PDP figures including former Governor Seriake Dickson, vowed to keep the opposition party strong in Bayelsa and across Nigeria. They emphasized that there was no justification for abandoning the party that had been instrumental to their political rise.
A PDP insider revealed to Daily Post:
“The Deputy Governor, Ewhrudjakpo, and our leader, Seriake Dickson, alongside several ex-lawmakers, are still with the PDP. We’re not going anywhere.”
Governor Diri had earlier announced his resignation from the PDP on Wednesday through his spokesperson, Daniel Alabrah, but failed to provide reasons for his move to the ruling APC.
However, sources close to the State Executive Council disclosed that Ewhrudjakpo deliberately avoided the meeting where the governor made his announcement, signaling his refusal to defect.
“The governor chaired the SEC meeting this morning, but the deputy governor was absent. He refused to attend because he’s not defecting with the governor,” a source confirmed.
Meanwhile, lawmakers who followed Diri to the APC are reportedly considering impeachment proceedings against the deputy governor for “gross misconduct” due to his defiance.
“We expect the State Assembly to target him for his stance. If that happens, he’ll have to decide whether to fight or yield,” another insider disclosed.
Ewhrudjakpo, a seasoned politician and lawyer, has been a longtime pillar of the PDP, having served as a senator representing Bayelsa West and in various strategic party and national roles. He and Diri were elected on a joint PDP ticket in 2019 and re-elected in 2023.
As political pressure mounts, Ewhrudjakpo’s stand has set the stage for a dramatic power tussle in Bayelsa’s political landscape.
Bayelsa Deputy Governor Shuns Diri’s Defection to APC — “I’m PDP and Going Nowhere!”
Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has firmly rejected any association with Governor Douye Diri’s recent defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring his unwavering loyalty to the PDP.
According to Naija News, Ewhrudjakpo, along with other prominent PDP figures including former Governor Seriake Dickson, vowed to keep the opposition party strong in Bayelsa and across Nigeria. They emphasized that there was no justification for abandoning the party that had been instrumental to their political rise.
A PDP insider revealed to Daily Post:
“The Deputy Governor, Ewhrudjakpo, and our leader, Seriake Dickson, alongside several ex-lawmakers, are still with the PDP. We’re not going anywhere.”
Governor Diri had earlier announced his resignation from the PDP on Wednesday through his spokesperson, Daniel Alabrah, but failed to provide reasons for his move to the ruling APC.
However, sources close to the State Executive Council disclosed that Ewhrudjakpo deliberately avoided the meeting where the governor made his announcement, signaling his refusal to defect.
“The governor chaired the SEC meeting this morning, but the deputy governor was absent. He refused to attend because he’s not defecting with the governor,” a source confirmed.
Meanwhile, lawmakers who followed Diri to the APC are reportedly considering impeachment proceedings against the deputy governor for “gross misconduct” due to his defiance.
“We expect the State Assembly to target him for his stance. If that happens, he’ll have to decide whether to fight or yield,” another insider disclosed.
Ewhrudjakpo, a seasoned politician and lawyer, has been a longtime pillar of the PDP, having served as a senator representing Bayelsa West and in various strategic party and national roles. He and Diri were elected on a joint PDP ticket in 2019 and re-elected in 2023.
As political pressure mounts, Ewhrudjakpo’s stand has set the stage for a dramatic power tussle in Bayelsa’s political landscape.
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