The Digest:
In a major political realignment, the All Progressives Congress has formally welcomed Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri into its fold, with the national chairman presenting him with a broom as a symbol of authority and instructing him to "sweep all votes" for the ruling party in the 2027 general elections.
Key Points:
- APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda presented Governor Diri with a party broom.
- Diri was declared the new APC leader in Bayelsa and held responsible for its progress.
- Vice President Kashim Shettima led a high-level delegation to the defection ceremony.
- Governor Diri cited President Tinubu's support for Ijaw projects as key to his decision.
- He mentioned the Nembe-Brass Road and Agge Deep Seaport as examples of federal partnership.
- The event was attended by multiple APC governors and the Senate President.
- This marks the fourth PDP governor to defect to the APC this year.
Sources: Daily Trust, APC Ceremony
