By Peter Omopo
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has formally announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), ending weeks of speculation about his political future.
Governor Diri made the announcement on Wednesday during a meeting with members of the State Executive Council at the Government House, Yenagoa.
Although the governor did not immediately disclose the political party he intends to join, sources close to the administration say consultations are ongoing with key political stakeholders across the state and at the national level.
Diri’s decision was reportedly backed by 23 members of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, led by the Speaker, who pledged their support for the governor’s next political move.
The development marks another major defection in the country’s political landscape, coming barely 24 hours after Enugu State Governor, Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, also left the PDP for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Political observers have linked the wave of defections by top PDP governors to internal crises within the opposition party and growing realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections.
As of press time, Governor Diri has yet to make a formal declaration of his new political affiliation. However, party sources suggest an official announcement may be made in the coming days.
