Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has asked members of the State executive council, wishing to contesting political offices in the forthcoming general election to resign their positions.
Governor. Diri, disclosed this, at the opening of the 62nd State Executive Council meeting, in Government House, Yenagoa and the first in 2022.
The Governor said the warning became necessary, to ensure no one with ambition derail his administration.
“We have few weeks to be two years in office. So, what is important now is what we have to show to people of the state and to Nigeria in our two years in office and beyond it. What else can we still do as we still have time to still do more? The feedback from the people about our performance so far has been very encouraging.
“However, let me warn that any member of the state executive council that has one political ambition or the other to honourably resign. Any member of cabinet that has such ambition should please send your resignation letter to Secretary to the State Government.
“It is legitimate for anyone to have ambition but we are one party, we are one government. Let not anyone’s ambition derail our governance and government. Just as we cannot stop anyone from having ambition, let no one stop the government from functioning.
“So, you can see where my warning is coming from. It is very difficult for you to combine your job and pursue your ambition.
“For me and my deputy, the Constitution made it impossible for us to resign. So we continue in office to pursue our ambition.
“I also like to congratulate and appreciate you for the past year. We worked in synergy and as a family. I believe this year will not be different. We will still work together as partners in the development of our state and to give quality service that you and I will be remembered for at God’s own time when we exit our seat.”
