Douye Diri
Governor of Bayelsa State (14 February 2020 - Present, sitting)
Douye Diri
BayelsaAll Progressives Congress (APC)67 yearsUniversity of Port Harcourt (1980s); University of Ibadan (1990s)
2
Offices
2
Achievements
3
Elections
0
Court cases
5
Sources
The Juice — 6 things Nigerians should know
- 1Previous Party Affiliations
PDP throughout
- 2Political Ideology
Centrist; PDP
- 3Spouse
Gloria Diri
- 4Children
Multiple children
- 5Family Background
Ijaw Christian family from Kolokuma/Opokuma
- 6Key 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 PartyAll Progressives Congress (APC)
Current OfficeGovernor of Bayelsa State
Assumed OfficeFebruary 14, 2020
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
- 2020 – PresentGovernor of Bayelsa State
- 2019 – 2019Senator (Bayelsa Central)
Recent Achievements
- Bayelsa governanceInfrastructure continuation; education investment [src:profiles:details:v1]
- Niger Delta political voiceActive in South-South Governors Forum [src:profiles:details:v1]