The Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri says government will not condone any act of lawlessness or violence by community leaders who intends to prevent political parties from carrying out lawful campaigns or stopping other citizens from holding activities to boost the socio-economic fortunes of their communities.
Speaking at this week’s Executive Council meeting, Governor Diri stressed that any community leader found wanting will be dealt with according to the law of the state.
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Security concerns continue to mount in the build-up to the November 11th Governorship election in Bayelsa state, particularly with the current unrests at Opu-Nembe community.
At the 120th executive council meeting of the current administration, Governor Douye Diri was represented by the Deputy, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo who felt some unscrupulous elements were just bent on putting some parts of the state in disarray with a view to disorganizing election processes in those areas.
He sent a warning to community leaders, stressing that anyone who allowed his domain to be used for disruptive activities will not be spared by the law.
The Governor also tasked citizens to remain calm and report any suspicious movement to the appropriate authorities.
Editor Paul Akhagbemhe
