The governor of Bayelsa, Duoye Diri, has lamented the extent of damage done by the flood crisis in many parts of the state.
Governor Diri who went on a tour around affected local government areas of the state on Friday, October 21, to see things for himself noted that even the hometown and residence of former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan were terribly affected, Daily Trust reports.
Diri called on the federal government to come to the rescue of Bayelsans
Jonathan is now an IDP – Diri
Diri stated that the entire Otuoke community Ogbia local government area (Jonathan’s hometown) has been submerged in flood.
The governor noted that as a result of this natural disaster, the former Nigerian president including himself are now Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).
His words:
“This is what I have been saying. Bayelsa is under attack of natural disaster. The whole premises of our former president and the community is under attack. And this is where you also have the federal university. This situation makes the former president an IDP.
“To our citizens, particularly in Ogbia local government, I came to see things for myself in Otuoke and to bring you hope. I came to also let you know that you are not alone in these trying times that we are all going through in our state.
“Let me also use this opportunity to empathize with my leader, the former president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, who has joined me as one of the IDPs because I was one of the first victims in my community.”
The governor, therefore, called on well-meaning residents, corporate organisations, and the federal government to come to the rescue of the people and the state government as soon as possible.
Anilarge Reporters 
You must be logged in to post a comment.