DIRI HOSTS KEFAS, TOMPOLO, PASTOR REUBEN AND OTHERS IN YENAGOA, CALLS FOR UNITY AMONG IJAW PEOPLE
4th May, 2026
DIRI HOSTS KEFAS, TOMPOLO, PASTOR REUBEN AND OTHERS IN YENAGOA, CALLS FOR UNITY AMONG IJAW PEOPLE
His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, Governor of Bayelsa State on Monday received the Governor of Taraba State, His Excellency, Agbu Kefas, alongside High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo (popularly known as Tompolo) and other prominent stakeholders at Government House in Yenagoa.
The delegation included Hon. Julius Pondi, Engr. Kestin Pondi, Great Joshua MacIver, Pastor Reuben Wilson, and Mr. Paul Eris (Ogunbos), among others.
Governor Diri was joined by his deputy, H.E. Dr. Peter Akpe, the Acting Chief of Staff, Mr. Irorodamie Komonibo, the APC State Chairman, Hon. Warman Weri Ogoriba, Member representing Southern Ijaw Constituency 1, Hon. Felix Bonny Ayah, Commissioner for Education, Hon. Emelah Gentle PhD, Commissioner for Transport, Hon. Brodrick Preye, and other top government officials.
Welcoming the delegation, Governor Diri emphasized the importance of unity, solidarity, and sustained brotherhood among the Ijaw people, regardless of political or ideological differences.
He expressed appreciation for the visit, describing it as a reflection of enduring kinship and mutual respect.
“I appreciate my brother governor from Taraba State and my kinsmen for this visit. It underscores the importance of strengthening our bond of brotherhood from time to time for the continuity of our shared heritage as Ijaw people,” Governor Diri stated.
The visit is seen as a significant gesture of solidarity and collaboration among key leaders, to reinforce ties within and beyond the region.
