Bayelsa Governor Diri’s Aide Resigns, Openly Expresses Support for NDC
Tunde Bakare
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Patrick Spiff, Special Assistant on New Media to Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri, has resigned his position and has been openly expressing support for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) on social media.
The resignation marks a significant political shift in Bayelsa politics, as a senior aide to the governor publicly aligns with an opposition party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Spiff, who served as a key communications aide to Governor Diri, announced his departure from the administration and has since been vocal in his support for the NDC, a party that has been gaining momentum in the South-South region.
The development comes amid broader political realignments in Bayelsa State, where political loyalty has been shifting across party lines as the 2027 elections draw closer.
The NDC has been positioning itself as a viable alternative to both the APC and PDP in the Niger Delta region, attracting defections from across the political spectrum.
Sources: Premium Times
Written by
Tunde Bakare
Political journalist covering Nigerian politics, the National Assembly, and electoral developments. Political Editor at NaijaTrend.
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