5 People Leading Race To Succeed Diri As Bayelsa Goxernor

With Governor Douye Diri’s reported move to the All Progressives Congress (APC) shaking the political landscape in Bayelsa, attention is fast shifting to who may emerge as his successor ahead of the 2027 governorship race.

Several political figures have begun quiet consultations, positioning themselves for what promises to be a fiercely contested race.