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by Emele ChimeA Non Governmental Organization (NGO), Diaspora 4 Diri (D4D), has enjoined Bayelsans to vote candidate with pedigree.
The call, which was made by the group’s founder, Dr Rosalyn Dressman, while chatting with journalists to lend her voice to the Bayelsa youth match/rally for Gov Douye Diri, added that the state needs more of a pen holder than gun holder as the chief executive.
She said that the governor being a living promise, a political role model and a great unifier, be given another opportunity to actualize his master plans for the state.
In her words; “The candidate I represent. The candidate I will vote for, makes no promise. He is living the work. My candidate knows how to include diversity in equity. He knows how to offer religious freedom, he knows what is called community security.
“My candidate knows what is called housing and infrastructure. My candidate knows what is called education for the old, young and civil society.
Dressman, who is also a Technical Assistant TA On Diaspora to the executive governor affirmed that the mass rally embarked on by the youths of Bayelsa State for Governor Douye Diri confirmed that he is accepted by all in the state.
She further stressed that the governor having unified the state, without considering political affiliation, through his style of governance, deserves to be returned for a second term.
She said: “Every gubernatorial election is very important. However, the increased awareness of civil societies and local communities is influencing voters properly.
“Gov. deserves second tenure to actualize his blue print for the state. This is a man that political affiliation is not a barrier to assist or even site projects. He is detribalized and a bridge builder.”
The Technical Assistant (TA) on Diaspora, called on voters, especially, first timers to vote according to candidate’s pedigree and not based on #3000 given on election day, adding that voters should always put their loved ones in their sub conscience, while
taking decisions that would account for their future.
While she acknowledged the importance of the November 11, 2023 gubernatorial election, she enjoined voters to recognize God fearing, community loving and security conscious leader.
She admonished the electorate to avoid voting for someone who would use intimidation and violence to grab power, stressing that the state needs a role model like Diri to guide the youths.
She described the governor’s style of governance as bringing systemic change with calculated focus by upholding democratic principles and eliminating the barriers of the minority.
“Senator Douye Diri is not a governor for PDP but for everybody. He is tested and trusted,” she added.
