Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi on Saturday visited Governor Duoye Diri of Bayelsa State in Yenagoa, the state capital, to sympathise with victims of floods in the state.
The former governor of Anambra State, who on Thursday visited flood-ravaged communities in Benue State to commiserate with victims, tasked the Federal Government to be proactive in mitigating the effects of devastating floods across the country.
Receiving Peter Obi on Saturday, Governor, Douye Diri thanked him for his show of support and urged other well-meaning organisations and individuals to join the State Government in providing succour to the flood victims.
Mr. Obi who came into Yenagoa with a chopper was received at the Government House before proceeding to the IDP camp at Ox-Bow lake to identify with the victims.
“I came in through the air and I saw the impact of the flood. I have been to other places, and I have never seen this kind of destruction.
“The Federal Government needs to declare an emergency in Bayelsa State.
“No State can cope with such a disaster on its own. I also appeal to the international community and donor agencies to support the affected states.
” Here in Bayelsa, we need help. This destruction is unimaginable.”
Mr. Obi, said he was in Yenagoa to offer his sympathy and support to the state government and the victims of the ravaging flood.
The Governor received Mr. Obi in the company of the Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, Deputy Speaker of, the State House of Assembly, Hon. Michael Ogbere, other state lawmakers, commissioners and other top government functionaries.
