By Perekeme Odon

A study of the history of opinion is a necessary preliminary to the liberation of the mind. That is why freedom is the liberation of the subjective rule of other men. The progressive historical role of entrepreneurship may be summed up in two brief propositions: an increase in the productive forces of social labour, and the socialization of that labour. But both these facts manifest themselves in different branches of the national economy.

Politicians are organizing, strategizing and campaigning for elections; and it is the legal right of every citizen above 18 years of age in Nigeria to exercise their civil right and duty without fear or prejudice because freedom is the cynosure in the heart of every human being which connotes liberty in all sphere of life. The gubernatorial election is around the corner and Bayelsa state which pride herself as ‘The Glory of All Land’ needs a vibrant and enthusiastic governor, and that person is Senator Douye Diri; an academically trained teacher, activist, and businessman.

Born on the 4 June 1969 to Chief A.J.M Diri of Kalama-Owei-Wari Compound of Sampou in Kolokuma / Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa state. Senator Diri started his primary education at Okoro Primary School, Sampou and earned his First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC) in 1977 at Rev. Proctor Memorial Primary School, Kaiama (then State School Kaiama), and went to Government Secondary School, Odi, KOLGA, Bayelsa state where he was appointed Dining Hall Prefect and sat for his West African Senior School Certificate (WASSC) in 1981 respectively.

He got admitted into the then College of Education, Port Harcourt, Rivers state where obtained his Nigerian Certificate in Education (NCE) in 1985. Due to his passion for learning and education, Senator Douye Diri gained admission into the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers state where he obtained his a Bachelor of Education degree in Political Science in 1990. After graduation, he chose to practice the teaching profession and taught in several government schools in the rural area in the Old Rivers state before the creation of Bayelsa state and later resigned his position as a teacher to pursue a stable determined career in politics.

As Governorship candidate of the PDP, Senator Douye Diri is here to bell the cat and deliver the cargoes to the good people of Bayelsa state with an agreement between him and Bayelsans in order to advance common goals and to secure common interests of affinity and similarity. His theory of delivery is non-negotiable as he guarantees to produce a government of integrity for the good people of Bayelsa state and respect for divinity. He is the best man with the vision and capacity to govern Bayelsa state come 2020 if given the opportunity.

Senator Diri is like men that have seen all in terms of government and governance right from the creation of Bayelsa State. In the first civilian administration under Chief DSP Alamieyeseigha, he was Executive Secretary of the Bayelsa Youth Development Centre (2000-2002). In 2005, he was appointed Commissioner for Youth and Sports where he took Bayelsa state to the National Sports Festival at Abeokuta in 2006 under the leadership of former President of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan while as Governor of Bayelsa state.

The former member of the Federal House of Representatives promised to shock those who misjudge him described himself as a principled person and that he is not going to be a stooge nor an underdog in the governorship race. “It will be very clear to anyone in doubt about who I am, and what I stand for. I choose my friends and those I want to work with, and I desired to work with Governor Dickson and I am very satisfied working with him.” He also stated,

The son of a headmaster, who divinely defeated 20 other aspirants to emerge as the PDP's standard-bearer, is a man whose quest and urge for service is unrivaled. It all started at NDDC when many assumed him to be staff but a political ally and close aide to Chief Timi Alaibe with the vision to consecrate a government in Bayelsa that would be more receptive to the people

A lot of people are finding it very difficult to break away from the norms of modern slavery of the unknown, but I say to you, break into the unknown and you will see the mystery of ‘Prosperity in Action’ because Senator Douye Diri has enormously contributed towards the development of communities, sponsoring over 20 bills and moving a handful of motions to the benefit of his Federal Constituency while in the Nigerian House of Representatives.

Freedom is the goal of every human. It takes time and better readiness through adequate preparation to achieve by building structures and galvanizing constant ideologies that in turn liberates you from being a political prisoner.

Senator Diri also urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to be an open-minded umpire and that the security assistance should be professional during the election. "Our appeal is that the security agencies must be professional. INEC must remain an unbiased umpire. If there is that fair playing field, the opponents are neither here nor there to contest in this election. " He asserted.

Every living creature wants to be emancipated from the hands of the oligarchy. Your PVC is the weapon and power to liberate yourself from your distorted state of mind and the bondage and shackles of Bayelsa state political correctitude.

The public-spirited PDP Governorship candidate who loves to be at someone’s service pledged to engage and prioritize Bayelsans first before anything in various business activities that will define their identity. “I promised to involve more Bayelsans in the economic activities of the state and pay greater attention to the issue of security. Our local economy is neither here nor there. The sitting governor has tried to bring in solutions in agriculture, trying to look at our comparative advantage and I intend to build on that. I want us to have a local economy where our people will be directly involved. Those are the things I will build on, but that is not to say we will neglect other sectors." He declared.

In fairness to serving and service, Senator Douye Diri was appointed the First National Organizing Secretary of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), the foremost organization of the Ijaw Nation. He was council Board Member, University of Maiduguri from 2008-2012, Chairman, People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Disciplinary Council, Bayelsa State (2012), Deputy Chief of Staff, Bayelsa State Government House (2012), Principal Executive Secretary from (2013-2014), Federal House of Representatives representing Kolokuma / Opokuma / Yenagoa Federal Constituency (2015-2019), Bayelsa State Central Senatorial district (2019--)

Don’t just sit and feel conquered. Join the struggle for the prosperity of the Bayelsa state today. Vote Peoples Democratic Party, become a member of prosperity train and deliver Bayelsans from unknown and greedy political imbeciles.