2027 Elections: Seek God’s Direction, Diri Tells Bayelsa Politicians

 

By Kelsthel News

Sampou — Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has charged politicians in the state to seek divine direction and make prayerful decisions ahead of the 2027 general elections, stressing that it is ultimately God who determines electoral outcomes.

Governor Diri gave the admonition while speaking in his hometown, Sampou, in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area, during the council’s annual Thanksgiving Day celebration. He urged political actors to shun politics of bitterness, desperation and violence, noting that such tendencies undermine peace and development.

According to the governor, elections should not be seen as a do-or-die affair, but as a process that must be guided by wisdom, restraint and the fear of God.

“As we approach another election season, I urge our politicians and stakeholders to commit their plans to God. It is God who gives power and determines who leads. We must therefore avoid bitterness, violence and division,” Diri said.

The governor commended the people of Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area for sustaining the annual thanksgiving event, describing it as a demonstration of gratitude that attracts more blessings from God. He encouraged other local government areas in the state to emulate the initiative, noting that appreciation fosters unity and collective progress.

Governor Diri also expressed appreciation to the other arms of government, the clergy and the people of Bayelsa State for their unwavering support for his administration over the years. He urged citizens to cultivate an attitude of thanksgiving to God at all times, regardless of circumstances.

“Gratitude is key to sustained progress. When we appreciate God and one another, we create room for more grace, peace and development,” he added.

The thanksgiving event attracted government officials, political leaders, religious leaders and community members, who gathered to thank God for peace, stability and development in the local government area and the state at large.