A Cross Section of Bayelsans drawn from the three Senatorial Districts have beared their minds on the qualities those aspiring to occupy the governorship seat of the state should possess before getting their votes during the November 11th governorship election in the state adding that the incumbent governor has done enough to warrant a second tenure.
While many listed issues of continuity, security and infrastructural development as basic needs of the people of the state, others expressed the confidence that they will vote for credibility and progress in the state during the governorship election.
Most residents who spoke to our correspondent on Wednesday in Yenagoa, said despite the noticeable challenges witnessed during the last elections, the introduction of BVAS and electronic transmission of results by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has redefined the electoral system.
According to Elder Ebiye Accra, who hails from Ekeremor Local Government Area, most Bayelsans including the business owners and civil servants have resolved to vote for the sustenanaibility of peace and development being championed by Governor, Douye Diri, in the State.
The said “We have not witnessed a situation like this in Bayelsa State where in a major election, not a single life was lost. No security threats, kudos to the incumbent government.
Governor Douye Diri, has won the hearts of civil servants. That’s for a fact. I have heard different testimonies from neighbours and other citizens”, Elder Accra stated.
Another citizen, Mrs. Tari Sesei, from Nembe Local Government Area, said the peaceful nature of the incumbent governor has endeared him to a lot of the people.
“That’s the only way we can achieve progress. We must allow this peace to continue. Today, Douye Diri is the best for us. We will not make that mistake of bringing people known with violence to power.
“We know all the candidates, Douye Diri, is best for us today. See all the infrastructural empowerment, skills acquisition and in the sports sector. He is engaging our young ones.
Another resident of Yenagoa, Mr. Obinna Izuchukwu, said most non-indigenes who live and do business in the State are speaking well of the present administration in many aspects.
He said: “We are on the streets. We hear what our people are saying. This is Douye Diri’s time, we will support him to complete the good work.
“He has tried for the people with those roads he is doing to open up many riverine villages.”
