In a shocking political twist, Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The governor’s resignation was accompanied by that of 23 members of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, signaling a massive shift in the state’s political landscape.

While the reasons for their collective resignation are yet to be officially disclosed, sources close to the government house suggest that internal divisions within the PDP and alleged disagreements over the party’s national leadership may have fueled the decision.

Governor Diri, who has been a key figure in the PDP since his election, is now expected to make an announcement regarding his next political move.

There are strong speculations that he and the lawmakers might be heading to the All Progressives Congress (APC), following a recent wave of defections by top politicians across the South-South region.

Political observers say this development could reshape Bayelsa’s political structure ahead of the next general elections, potentially giving the APC a stronger foothold in the oil-rich state.

As of now, the PDP leadership has not issued an official statement in response to the governor’s defection. Meanwhile, residents and supporters across the state have taken to social media to express mixed reactions — some praising Diri for his bold decision, while others view it as a betrayal of party loyalty.

More details are expected to unfold in the coming hours as Governor Diri addresses the press regarding his resignation and future political plans.