Duoye Diri
Duoye Diri is the Governor of Bayelsa State, Nigeria, and the Chairman of the South-South Governors’ Forum. He has been vocal in advocating for the reversal of the state of emergency declared in Rivers State and the reinstatement of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, reflecting his commitment to democratic governance and the rule of law.
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Governor Duoye Diri of Bayelsa State cited lack of enough time as the reason for not discussing state police.
State Police Delays Spark Outrage Amid Rising Insecurity
Nigeria· 2025-09-05
Duoye Diri is the Governor of Bayelsa and spoke about the postponement of state police talks.
NEC postpones state police talks despite surge in killingsNigeria· 2025-04-25
Governor Duoye Diri of Bayelsa briefed journalists about the state police discussions.
State police off agenda as NEC meets ThursdayNigeria· 2025-04-21
Bayelsa State Governor Duoye Diri is the Chairman of the South-South Governors’ Forum and called for the reversal of the Rivers emergency rule.
11 PDP governors urge S’Court to halt Rivers emergency ruleNigeria· 2025-04-09
