Labour Party Campaign Coordinator Joins PDP Ahead of Bayelsa Election.
Peter Obi’s Labour Party Campaign Coordinator for Bayelsa, Alagoa Morris, has officially defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Morris, known for his role as an Environmental Rights Activist, made the announcement on August 31, 2023, in Yenagoa, just ahead of the Bayelsa Governorship Election scheduled for November 11, 2023.
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Morris explained his decision to switch his allegiance, citing his belief in the accomplishments of Governor Duoye Diri. He praised Diri’s unpublicized achievements and expressed his desire to support the governor’s re-election bid.
I decided to support the incumbent governor because he is the best among the major contenders,” Morris stated. “Looking at the available candidates on the ground for the Nov. 11 election, Diri is the only one who should be supported.”
He further highlighted Diri’s effective utilization of development partners and stakeholders to drive progress, emphasizing the importance of continuity in governance during challenging times.
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As Morris’s association with the Labour Party concluded following his role as state coordinator, he underscored the ongoing nature of political changes and the need to make choices based on evolving circumstances.
Morris’s decision to join the PDP underscores the fluid nature of political alliances and the strategic calculations that underlie such shifts. With the Bayelsa Governorship Election on the horizon, his endorsement of Governor Diri’s candidacy could have significant implications for the outcome of the election.
