The Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has posited that the Ijaw nation is an independent tribe and they do not have any links with groups agitating for secession.

Spokesman of the governor, Daniel Alabrah issued a statement on behalf of the governor. The governor expressed gratitude to the state’s founding fathers for their contributions to the state’s development and for their support during the governorship race, as he said that the next generation would praise them.

Gov Diri said: “It is incumbent on this government to develop the state. So, we are looking at another development plan for our dear state. Ijaw nation is blessed and Bayelsa is blessed. It is only by working together we can develop.

“After my election and after speaking with my God, I said the first policy I would adopt would be no victor no vanquished. We did not struggle for the creation of Bayelsa. So, we cannot kill ourselves.

“I like you to join me in this journey for brotherhood, peace and development of our dear state. As founding fathers, you have the vision of what Bayelsa should look like. I invite you to be part of the process of governance in this state.”

Recall the Department of State Services (DSS) refuted reports of arresting Comrade Peter Timothy Igbifa, President of the Ijaw Youth Council.

This followed reports that masked men kidnapped Igbifa on Tuesday, May 25. According to eyewitnesses, he was whisked away around 8:45 a.m. on the Port Harcourt International Airport road while he was going to Abuja for a meeting.

Wisdom Emmanson, the driver of Igbifa told newsmen in Port Harcourt that the IYC President was abducted at gunpoint. According to Wisdom, the masked men had guns which he believes are linked to secret police officers.

Source: www.Ghgossip.com