Diri’s aide resigns, openly expresses support for NDC
A media aide to Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has resigned, indicating a possible alignment with the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). Patrick Spiff announced his resignation in a letter and has been promoting the NDC on social media. His departure reflects shifting political loyalties in Bayelsa, particularly after Governor Diri's recent defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
- ▪Patrick Spiff resigned as special assistant on new media to Governor Douye Diri.
- ▪His resignation letter was dated 29 May and received by the State Government on 1 June.
- ▪Spiff has been openly promoting the NDC on social media, suggesting a political shift.
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Add us on Google A media aide to Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has resigned his appointment as special assistant on new media, amid indications that he may be aligning with the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). The aide, Patrick Spiff, announced his resignation in a letter dated 29 May and addressed to the governor. The Office of the Secretary received the letter from the State Government on 1 June. In the letter, which he later posted on Facebook, Mr Spiff did not state the reason for his resignation. “I am writing to formally resign my position as special assistant to the Governor of Bayelsa State on New Media. Stay Ahead with Premium Times Follow us on Google News and never miss breaking stories, investigations, and in-depth reporting.
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