Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, has expressed no apologies for backing the re-election of Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, in the November 11, 2023, governorship election.
He believes it was the right decision, as Governor Diri enjoyed widespread support among the people of Bayelsa.
Jonathan made this statement on Tuesday when Governor Diri and a high-level delegation visited him at his residence in Yenagoa, the capital of Bayelsa State.
The former president explained his public endorsement of Diri during the election campaigns, citing the governor’s visionary leadership and effective management of state affairs as key factors.
He said, “I did what l did during the governorship election, and l have no apologies to anybody because l know that the governor and his team were doing very well, especially in the area of peace and stability of the state. At a time, l became very worried.
“I have not said others did not do well. After all, l was also a governor for a little less than one and a half years and also had my challenges.
Jonathan charged the governor to do more to meet the high expectations of the massive support base for his Prosperity Administration, adding that “to whom much is given, much is expected.”
In his response, Diri expressed appreciation to the former president for his support and endorsement, which contributed to the Peoples Democratic Party’s victory at the poll.
He also thanked President Bola Tinubu for ensuring a peaceful, free and credible election in the state.
