2027: Bayelsa PDP, APC chairmen clash over Diri’s support for Tinubu
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Fri, 30 Oct 2026, 19:20
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Photo: Parties The Bayelsa State chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief George Turnah, has alleged that Governor Douye Diri is not actively working for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election ahead of the 2027 general elections. “In Bayelsa State, is there anything to show that Governor Diri has visited communities or participated in activities to demonstrate support for the President’s re-election?
Context & Background
✦“Those claiming to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election should be asked to demonstrate what they have done to show their commitment “When the President inaugurated the APC Presidential Campaign Council in Abuja, was Governor Douye Diri there?
Key Figures & Named Entities
2027:Photo: Parties The Bayelsa State chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief George Turnah, has alleged that Governor Douye Diri is not actively working for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election ahead of the 2027 general elections.Friday:The PDP chairman, who spoke while addressing party members on the political situation in Bayelsa on Friday at the PDP secretariat, questioned the governor’s commitment to Tinubu’s political project.2027:The disagreement comes amid political realignments and preparations by political parties ahead of the 2027 general election, with Tinubu’s support in Bayelsa emerging as a subject of political debate.
Outlook & Next Steps
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Key Takeaways
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✦Photo: Parties The Bayelsa State chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief George Turnah, has alleged that Governor Douye Diri is not actively working for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election ahead of the 2027 general elections.
✦“In Bayelsa State, is there anything to show that Governor Diri has visited communities or participated in activities to demonstrate support for the President’s re-election?
✦“Those claiming to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election should be asked to demonstrate what they have done to show their commitment “When the President inaugurated the APC Presidential Campaign Council in Abuja, was Governor Douye Diri there?
Key Facts:2027: Photo: Parties The Bayelsa State chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief George Turnah, has alleged that Governor Douye Diri is not actively working for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election ahead of the 2027 general elections.Friday: The PDP chairman, who spoke while addressing party members on the political situation in Bayelsa on Friday at the PDP secretariat, questioned the governor’s commitment to Tinubu’s political project.2027: The disagreement comes amid political realignments and preparations by political parties ahead of the 2027 general election, with Tinubu’s support in Bayelsa emerging as a subject of political debate.
Editorial Excerpt
Bayelsa State's PDP and APC chairmen have clashed over claims regarding Governor Douye Diri's support for President Bola Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid.
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Photo: Parties The Bayelsa State chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief George Turnah, has alleged that Governor Douye Diri is not actively working for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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“In Bayelsa State, is there anything to show that Governor Diri has visited communities or participated in activities to demonstrate support for the President’s re-election?
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Photo: Parties The Bayelsa State chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief George Turnah, has alleged that Governor Douye Diri is not actively working for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election ahead of the 2027 general elections.