The Governor of Bayelsa State,Douye Diri ahead of his formal reception into the All Progressives Congress this Monday has said that his decision to quit the Peoples Democratic Party was taken in the overall interest of that state.
Diri said this on Sunday during the 14th Bayelsa Thanksgiving Day at the Ecu-meni-cal Centre, Igbo-gene, Yenagoa.
He explained that although some people might not immediately understand his decision to join the ruling party, however,time would reveal that it was driven by humane motives.
Diri expressed delight at the convergence of political leaders across party lines at the Thanksgiving service, describing it as a demonstration of unity and maturity.