•Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State and PDP logo
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bayelsa State Chapter, has blasted Governor Douye Diri for “doing nothing to alleviate the poor living standards of citizens” despite increased allocations.
The party expressed concern over the poor living conditions of many citizens, despite increased revenues accruing to the state through improved derivation and enhanced federal allocations, reports The Nation.
It urged the ruling APC to make the fight against hunger, poverty, and economic hardship the foremost priority of his administration in the second half of 2026.
The PDP in a statement by its publicity secretary, Mr. Ikaebimo Mark, reiterated its readiness to support every genuine effort aimed at addressing the current hardship, hunger, and poverty confronting Bayelsans.
It assured of its willingness to contribute robust and constructive policy ideas and practical solutions in the overriding interest of the state.
It added that the high cost of living has left many families struggling to meet their basic needs with declining purchasing power.
The party urged Governor Diri to invest directly in the people through programmes that create jobs, stimulate economic activities, support small and medium-scale enterprises, empower youths and women, and improve the overall standard of living of Bayelsans.
The statement said despite numerous Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the current administration, Bayelsans are yet to witness any local or foreign investment, urging the government to translate such partnerships into benefits for the people.
Part of the statement reads, “The Party expresses concern that, despite numerous Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) announced by the present administration over the years, Bayelsans are yet to witness the level of tangible local and foreign investments capable of driving industrial growth, creating jobs, and stimulating sustainable economic development.
“Government must move beyond signing agreements to ensuring that such partnerships translate into measurable benefits for the people.”
It noted that while the present administration came into office on the promise of a Prosperity Agenda, the prevailing realities of widespread hardship, unemployment, and economic distress have left many Bayelsans feeling that the agenda has, in practice, become one of hunger and poverty.
It urged the state government to immediately develop strong and effective institutions, invest in industries with high employment potential, pursue aggressive skills acquisition and capacity-building programmes for youths and women, and urgently articulate a deliberate wealth creation and employment generation blueprint capable of restoring economic confidence.
It said the time has come for the administration to refocus its policies and programmes to become genuinely people-centred.
