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Bayelsa PDP Urges Governor Diri to Tackle Poverty in Second Half of 2026

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Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Bayelsa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) urged Governor Douye Diri to prioritize fighting poverty and hunger.
  • The party expressed concern over rising living costs and declining purchasing power for residents, despite increased state revenues.
  • PDP called for direct investment in people through job creation, support for small businesses, and wealth generation programs, criticizing the current administration's "Prosperity Agenda" as ineffective.

Bayelsa State's Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on Governor Douye Diri to make the fight against poverty and hunger the top priority for the remainder of 2026. The party voiced deep concern over the escalating cost of living and the diminishing purchasing power of ordinary citizens, noting that many families are struggling to afford basic necessities.

In a statement signed by State Publicity Secretary Hon. Ikaebimo Mark, the PDP highlighted that despite increased state revenues from improved derivation and federal allocations, the living conditions for many Bayelsans have worsened. Hunger and poverty have become daily realities across the state, the party asserted, emphasizing that these issues transcend political affiliation, tribe, religion, or social status.

Government must move beyond signing agreements to ensuring that such partnerships translate into measurable benefits for the people.

— PDP StatementCriticizing the effectiveness of signed MoUs and partnerships.

The PDP urged the state government to invest directly in its people through programs aimed at job creation, stimulating economic activities, supporting small and medium-scale enterprises, and empowering youth and women. The party expressed disappointment that, despite numerous Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) announced by the administration, Bayelsa has not seen significant local or foreign investments capable of driving industrial growth and creating sustainable employment.

"Government must move beyond signing agreements to ensuring that such partnerships translate into measurable benefits for the people," the statement read. The PDP criticized the current administration's "Prosperity Agenda," suggesting that prevailing hardships, unemployment, and economic distress have led many Bayelsans to feel the agenda has become one of "hunger and poverty." The party called for a renewed focus on people-centered policies, investment in high-employment industries, skills acquisition programs, and a clear blueprint for wealth creation and employment generation.

The party is willing to contribute a robust and constructive policy ideas and practical solutions in the overriding inter

— PDP StatementOffering support as an opposition party to address the state's challenges.
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Originally published by ThisDay in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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