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Douye Diri

Douye Diri

Governor of Bayelsa State (14 February 2020 - Present, sitting)

BayelsaPDP67 yearsUniversity of Port Harcourt (1980s); University of Ibadan (1990s)
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Offices
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Achievements
3
Elections
0
Court cases
2
Sources
The Juice — 6 things Nigerians should know
  • 1
    Previous Party Affiliations

    PDP throughout

  • 2
    Political Ideology

    Centrist; PDP

  • 3
    Spouse

    Gloria Diri

  • 4
    Children

    Multiple children

  • 5
    Family Background

    Ijaw Christian family from Kolokuma/Opokuma

  • 6
    Key Accountability Finding

    No personal criminal cases. Took office via Supreme Court ruling that overturned Sylva (APC) 2019 victory due to invalid running mate nomination.

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Douye Diri
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About

Ideology: Centrist; PDP

Key Information

Years in Public Office—
Offices Held2
Political PartyPDP
Current OfficeGovernor of Bayelsa State

Personal

Age
67 years
Born
May 12, 1959
Place of Birth
Kolokuma/Opokuma, Bayelsa State
Education
University of Port Harcourt (1980s); University of Ibadan (1990s)
Ethnicity
Ijaw
Religion
Christianity

Offices Held

  1. 2020 – Present
    Governor of Bayelsa State
  2. 2019 – 2019
    Senator (Bayelsa Central)

Recent Achievements

  • Bayelsa governance
    Infrastructure continuation; education investment [src:profiles:details:v1]
  • Niger Delta political voice
    Active in South-South Governors Forum [src:profiles:details:v1]