OPEN LETTER TO SENATOR LAWRENCE EWHRUDJAKPO, DEPUTY GOVERNOR OF BAYELSA STATE

[Abigail pereowei]

• Bayelsa Cannot Afford Divided Leadership, The Imperative of Unity and Political Alignment

Dear Senator, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo

The eyes of Bayelsa State are upon you, and history will not forgive indecision. Leadership is not about comfort, convenience, or personal political interest; it is about responsibility, accountability, and delivering tangible results for the citizens who entrusted you with power. Your continued political misalignment with Governor Douye Diri is no longer a private matter it is a direct threat to the progress, stability, and future of our state.

Let there be no misunderstanding: a state cannot thrive when its top leaders pull in opposite directions. This is not ordinary politics; this is governance at its highest level. Bayelsa deserves leaders who act in unison, not division. Mixed signals from the executive disrupt development, scare away investors, and weaken public confidence.

Governor Douye Diri has consistently demonstrated vision, competence, and determination in moving Bayelsa forward. Yet no leader, however capable, can succeed alone. Senator Ewhrudjakpo, it is your duty to stand firmly with your principal, align politically, and ensure that the government functions as a cohesive unit. Anything less is a failure of leadership a betrayal of the people’s trust.

Bayelsa is at a critical crossroads. Every day political misalignment persists is a day the state loses investment, development projects, and growth opportunities. Citizens are not interested in partisan posturing; they demand unity, results, and decisive governance. In a state rich in human and natural resources, it is unacceptable for leadership to be distracted by political squabbles while progress stalls.

As the 2027 political dispensation approaches, the national political landscape is shifting rapidly. President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu seeks re-election, and alignment with the ruling party at the federal level is no longer a matter of convenience it is a strategic necessity for Bayelsa’s survival and progress.

Defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC) is not merely a personal political move; it is an opportunity to secure Bayelsa’s place at the national table, attract critical federal support, and accelerate development projects that have long been delayed due to divided leadership. Unity in the executive directly correlates with access to resources, investments, and policy influence at the highest levels of government.

Senator Ewhrudjakpo, this is your defining moment. Political alignment is not betrayal—it is pragmatism for the greater good. The people of Bayelsa will remember whether you chose unity or division. Standing with Governor Douye Diri and joining the APC signals that your loyalty is to Bayelsa, not partisan convenience or short-term political calculation.

Every hesitation sends a signal that personal interest supersedes state interest. Every delay risks lost investment, stalled infrastructure projects, and eroded public trust. History is unforgiving to those who place politics above people.

Senator Ewhrudjakpo, the choice is clear: align with Governor Douye Diri, join the APC, and demonstrate unequivocally that Bayelsa’s leadership is united, focused, and relentless in delivering results. Do not let political expediency cloud the responsibility you owe to the people who elected you. Act decisively, and send a message that Bayelsa is ready to move forward, not be held back by division.

The time for divided leadership is over. The time for bold, courageous, and visionary action is now. Your decision will shape Bayelsa’s trajectory for years to come. Align with the APC, unify the executive, and ensure that the state reaps the benefits of political harmony, development, and progress. Anything less is unacceptable Bayelsa cannot afford failure.

Yours sincerely,
Warifagha Igbian Yagila


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