Bayelsa State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has endorsed the second term bid of Governor Douye Diri in the November 11 governorship election in the state. INDEPENDENT reports.informationguidenigeria
CAN stated this at an interactive session with the governor at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Swali, Yenagoa.
The state CAN chairman, Very Rev. Father Joseph Opelema, said the body was impressed by the governor’s performance in infrastructure development in the last three and a half years and wants him to continue.
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It also noted that the governor has given the state a ray of hope through his commitment to prayers, support for the church and developmental initiatives.
Other areas include his commitment to prompt payment of salaries, pension and gratuities as well as construction of the three senatorial roads among others.JAMB Portal
CAN, however, noted that all the contenders in the election were brothers and sisters and enjoined political actors to shun violence in the electoral process and allow the electorate to choose who to lead them.
Opelema said: “We stand with you (Diri) on our choice for continuity and consolidation. You are our choice.JAMB Result
“We are impressed by your commitment to prayers and support for the church and CAN as well as sponsorship of pilgrimage to the holy land.
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“We thank you for the construction of the three senatorial roads, Glory Drive phase two and commencement of the Glory Drive phase three.”NYSC Portal
In his response, Diri appreciated the CAN leadership for endorsing his second term bid.
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Diri stated that the gesture was a motivation to do more and enjoined members to vote for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the election to enable him consolidate on his first tenure achievements.