Guber Poll: Ex-Information Commissioner Congratulates Gov Diri

Daniel Iworiso-Markson, Chairman of First Media Network Limited, publishers of FirstNews Newspaper, congratulated Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State on his well-deserved victory in the November 11 2023 election on Monday.

According to him, it is uplifting and invigorating that, despite all odds, and true to his nickname as the “Miracle Governor,” he has once again won over opponents in earning reelection for a new four-year term.

Iworiso-Markson, a former Commissioner for Information and Orientation in Bayelsa State, expressed these in his congratulations message to the Governor, noting that it was a difficult battle.

“It was a tough fight, but we’re glad that the good people of Bayelsa State supported you through the election,” he remarked. We are overjoyed that the people of Bayelsa have generously restored you to office. As the saying goes, one excellent term necessitates a return to office for another. We wish you continued success in advocating for the good people of our beloved Bayelsa State.

“Your Excellency, ours is best wishes for you as you win re-election for your second term in office. We believe that your second term will bring in a breath of fresh air for the good people of Bayelsa State. Our prayer is that you record more achievements in fulfilling your campaign promises for this well-deserved second term in office as the Executive Governor of Bayelsa State.

“Your Excellency, you can certainly count on our support at First News throughout your second term, much more than we gave your administration during this outgoing first term. We believe that this second term will enable Your Excellency to consolidate on your enviable and lofty achievements recorded during your first term.

“Your Excellency, please, accept our warm congratulations on your victory and our best wishes for your success as you prepare to once again take up the responsibilities of your exalted office.

As you prepare to embark on your second term programmes and projects, I wish to assure your administration and our good people of Bayelsa State of the support and continued friendship of my media organisation, First News Newspaper. We’re prepared to partner with Your Excellency to further champion the interest of the citizens of our dear state and Nigeria as a whole.

“Your Excellency, First News remains eternally grateful for singling us out as the only online newspaper in the country to run a 12-week special advert campaign on your re-election agenda on our front page daily.

“We greatly thank you, Your Excellency, for your invaluable patronage. We cannot but also thank you, Your Excellency, for the state sponsorship of our 3rd Anniversary Annual National Public Lecture, where your Secretary to the State Government (SSG) ably represented you, even in the thick of the governorship election campaign.

“Above all, Your Excellency, we’re glad to have you back in the saddle where you can continue to do more wonders for the good people of Bayelsa State. Keep up the good work, Your Excellency. We appreciate you; the people of Bayelsa rely on your wisdom more than you can imagine. Your Excellency, your re-election has restored the trust in the Bayelsa electorate.

“First News Newspaper and I look forward to working with you not only to improve our closer relations but also to consolidate our joint efforts to make our state and Nigeria far better for all citizens.”