Bayelsa: Douye Diri sworn in as new Governor

Bayelsa: Douye Diri sworn in as new Governor

Friday, February 14, 2020 8:09 pm

Douye Diri being sworn in

Senator Douye Diri has been sworn in as the Governor of Bayelsa State. In the 16 December 2019 election, he was the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party.

Justice Kate, the state Chief Judge, administered the oaths of office and allegiance on Diri and the deputy governor-elect, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. The event took place in the Government House, the capital, Yenagoa.

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