The Bayelsa State capital, Yenagoa, is reportedly abuzz with excitement as members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) formally welcome Governor Douye Diri and his supporters to the party.
News360 Info recalls that Diri, who resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on October 15, has been engaged in weeks of discreet negotiations with key APC figures to finalise his defection plan.
Thousands of supporters of the APC and Diri, who were dressed in white t-shirts and colourful attire from all eight local government areas, started trooping into the state capital as early as 8 am, defying the early morning downpour.
Other supporters were seen signing and drumming along some major streets of the state capital.
Additionally, the 5,000-capacity Samson Siasia Stadium was filled, with the crowd continuing to throng inside, prompting security operatives to stop further entry due to concerns about a potential stampede.
Already, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, the Governor of Delta State, Elder Sheriff Oborevwori, and his predecessor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, the Governor of Ondo State, Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, former Governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, Minister of Regional Development, Engineering Abubakar Momoh, have arrived at the state capital for the event.
The latest development has formally put to rest speculation about Diri joining the APC.
