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No fewer than 27 political aides to Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State have been relieved of their duties after attending the inauguration of the Bayelsa State chapter of The NEW Associates, a grassroots political movement, News360 Nigeria reports.

The affected aides were also present at a mega rally organised in of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.

Their dismissal was formally announced in a letter titled “Termination of Appointment,” dated April 23, 2025, and signed by Mr. Irorodamie Komonibo, the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor.

The letter, obtained by News360 Nigeria on Thursday, indicated that the sack was with immediate effect.

“I write to inform you of the termination of the following appointments with immediate effect.”

“Their appointments were communicated to your office in our letters under the listed reference numbers,” the statement read.

Meanwhile, the Bayelsa State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the governor’s action, describing it as a disturbing show of intolerance.

In a statement signed by Derri Alasuote Wright, the State Publicity Secretary of the PDP Caretaker Committee, the party labelled the dismissals as “an alarming demonstration of intolerance and high-handedness” contrary to the democratic principles the party claims to uphold.

The PDP expressed disappointment, stressing that the sacked aides had worked tirelessly to secure victory for the party in the last gubernatorial elections, contributing to Governor Diri’s re-election.

“The sacking of these political appointees from the Prosperity istration is particularly unfortunate,” the statement noted.”

“They are all party who believed in our vision and laboured for our collective success.”

The party accused Governor Diri of misusing his office, reminding him that the state government belongs to the people and not an individual.

It warned that such actions could discourage political engagement and silence dissent within the system.

Calling the dismissals “a severe breach of trust and an affront to democratic participation,” the PDP urged Governor Diri to reconsider his decision in the interest of political inclusivity and tolerance.

The statement concluded with an appeal to citizens and political actors in Bayelsa and beyond to reject divisive politics and stay committed to fostering a democratic, open, and inclusive environment.

“Together, let us stand firm in our commitment to democracy, solidarity, and the right to associate freely,” it added.

https://news360ng.com/gov-diri-allegedly-sacks-27-sas-for-attending-pro-wike-rally-in-bayelsa/

let us be fair to this man.
assuming this people are tunbu aids attending pro atiku rally what do you think will happen to them, their family and career

There is fire on the mountain.

InfoGuru118:
No fewer than 27 political aides to Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State have been relieved of their duties after attending the inauguration of the Bayelsa State chapter of The NEW Associates, a grassroots political movement, News360 Nigeria reports.

The affected aides were also present at a mega rally organised in of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.

Their dismissal was formally announced in a letter titled “Termination of Appointment,” dated April 23, 2025, and signed by Mr. Irorodamie Komonibo, the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor.

The letter, obtained by News360 Nigeria on Thursday, indicated that the sack was with immediate effect.

“I write to inform you of the termination of the following appointments with immediate effect.”

“Their appointments were communicated to your office in our letters under the listed reference numbers,” the statement read.

Meanwhile, the Bayelsa State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the governor’s action, describing it as a disturbing show of intolerance.

In a statement signed by Derri Alasuote Wright, the State Publicity Secretary of the PDP Caretaker Committee, the party labelled the dismissals as “an alarming demonstration of intolerance and high-handedness” contrary to the democratic principles the party claims to uphold.

The PDP expressed disappointment, stressing that the sacked aides had worked tirelessly to secure victory for the party in the last gubernatorial elections, contributing to Governor Diri’s re-election.

“The sacking of these political appointees from the Prosperity istration is particularly unfortunate,” the statement noted.”

“They are all party who believed in our vision and laboured for our collective success.”

The party accused Governor Diri of misusing his office, reminding him that the state government belongs to the people and not an individual.

It warned that such actions could discourage political engagement and silence dissent within the system.

Calling the dismissals “a severe breach of trust and an affront to democratic participation,” the PDP urged Governor Diri to reconsider his decision in the interest of political inclusivity and tolerance.

The statement concluded with an appeal to citizens and political actors in Bayelsa and beyond to reject divisive politics and stay committed to fostering a democratic, open, and inclusive environment.

“Together, let us stand firm in our commitment to democracy, solidarity, and the right to associate freely,” it added.

https://news360ng.com/gov-diri-allegedly-sacks-27-sas-for-attending-pro-wike-rally-in-bayelsa/

Politics of bitterness like diri like agulu fraudster

politics of bitterness won't take us anywhere .

Good for them.

You can't have a godfather in Bayelsa and still have the drunkard Wike as a godfather too.

They should not have attended,since they knew the type of politics being played in Nigeria.

yarimo:
Politics of bitterness like diri like agulu fraudster

Na u dey bitter since u can't kip Obi out of ur mouth for a single day. Pls Obi does not know u exist, stop letting him live rent free in ur head.

fabolouz1:
politics of bitterness won't take us anywhere .

That is the kind of politics in Nigeria.

loolz. make e check e HOUSEHOLDS, e go fit SACK dem TOOO?

Redoil:
let us be fair to this man.
assuming this people are tunbu aids attending pro atiku rally what do you think will happen to them, their family and career

Your comparison is flawed

Wike isn't in rivalry with Diri neither are they political enemies.

Ok, noted.

Many of you here preaching Sanity would do same

Wike will do the same if he was the governor

Politics is about loyalty, you’re not allowed to have 99% but 100% always.

Make Wike appoint them na

Na only bayelsa governor nd few the show solidarity fr fubara, even militant just de mumu why there bro is out office

Their termination of appointment no worry me.
My own be say fellow bayelsans, Una governor dey work? To be honest, I never hear anything like commissioning from that state.

Diri should be more concerned that a whole 27 aides not loyal to him. He's lucky that he is in his second term already.

Correct governor.

yarimo:
Politics of bitterness like diri like agulu fraudster

you are the kind of people who won't let Nigeria move forward because of selfish personal interest, governor is responsible for every loophole in his state, but because you want him to please youso he should do your bid, no be ashiere you be like this?

Wike should gain a political point by bank rolling them. After all, it was because of him they were dismissed from services.

Idiots talking about politics of bitterness, yet these are the folks ing Tinubu and Wike. MAKE IT MAKE SENSE

Nice job from the governor.

Who pays the piper dictates the tunes.

You cannot obtain Eba in Bayelsa and go to Rivers to collect soup .

Ahmed0336:
Their termination of appointment no worry me.
My own be say fellow bayelsans, Una governor dey work? To be honest, I never hear anything like commissioning from that state.

. What business does an Ahmed(A Yoruba Muslim for that matter) have with Bayelsa state?

Wike locked Rotimi Amaechi out of PH city when he was Governor of Rivers state.

Diri is a gallant man.

Good for them, at least it will make him to start knowing those with him and those against him

Igirigimercenar:
. What business does an Ahmed(A Yoruba Muslim for that matter) have with Bayelsa state?

Is this your father's forum?
Btw, I am a Nigerian so get the heck outta my mentions.

They Should Also Be Handed Over to EFCC,
Wike is a Politically Poisonous

Ahmed0336:

Is this your father's forum?
Btw, I am a Nigerian so get the heck outta my mentions.

. You didn't answer my question mr

Good choice.