DIRI TAKES OATH OF OFFICE FOR SECOND TERM
The Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has been sworn in for his second term in office.
He took his oaths of office and allegiance administered by the state Chief Judge, Justice Matilda Ayemieye at 2pm today.
The deputy governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, was first sworn in by the chief judge.
Details later…
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