Non-indigenes, tricycle operators drum support for Diri's re-election

<h2>Ahead of the Nov. 11 governorship elections in Bayelsa, commercial tricycle operators and non-indigenes have endorsed the re-election bid of Gov. Douye Diri and his deputy, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.</h2>, <p>Ewhrudjakpo commended the non-Indigenes for appreciating the achievements of the Diri-led administration and promised that the state government would do more in terms of infrastructural development and maintenance of security.</p>, <span>Gov Douye Diri (Vanguard News)</span>, <p>The non-indigenes, under the aegis of Nigerian Automobile Technicians Association (NATA), gave their nod on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 when they paid a solidarity visit to Government House, Yenagoa.</p>, <p>Receiving them in his office, Deputy Governor Ewhrudjakpo, expressed gratitude to the group and other non-indegenes for their peaceful disposition and contributions to the local economy.</p>, <p>Describing peace as one of the important dividends of democracy, he applauded them for their resolve to vote against the candidate of a leading opposition political party.</p>, <p>Ewhrudjakpo, who also commended the non-Indigenes for appreciating the achievements of the Diri-led administration, promised that the state government would do more in terms of infrastructural development and maintenance of security.</p>, <p>Responding to their requests, the deputy governor directed the Commissioner for Power, Dr Ebitei Tonyon, to immediately install solar lights at the Mechanic Village along Imiringi Road in Yenagoa.</p>, <p>On their desire to be fully involved in the campaigns, he advised the group to appoint coordinators representing the six geopolitical zones to work closely with the Prosperity Youth Coalition Network.</p>, <p>Ewhrudjakpo urged the non-Indigenes to resist the temptation of violence being thrown around as a bait by opposition elements. He also promised that the government would look into their other requests for a bus and more appointments.</p>, <p>“We know everything they are doing. We are just watching them. Right now, we have