Nigerian governor named ex-president whose ambition "altered his plan"

  • Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa state has disclosed that former President Goodluck Jonathan has had a great impact on his political career
  • Speaking at a Service of Songs for the late Madam Ani-Gunn Rhoda Ikiogha, Diri revealed that Jonathan’s decision altered his initial plan to run for the Senate
  • Diri acknowledged Ikiogha’s significant contribution to his re-election in 2023, which made him a target of opposition attacks

Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri recently shared a fascinating story about how former President Goodluck Jonathan’s agenda impacted his political career.

Speaking at a Service of Songs for the late Madam Ani-Gunn Rhoda Ikiogha, Diri revealed that Jonathan’s decision altered his initial plan to run for the Senate, ultimately leading him to become a member of the House of Representatives in 2015.