Governor Diri demands a probe into the diversion of palliatives.

The governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has directed a probe into the palliative care distribution process in order to prosecute those responsible for the diversion of food supplies.

At the state executive council meeting in Government House, Yenagoa, Diri issued the order in response to reports that some people had stolen supplies intended for every ward in the state.

As part of the steps to lessen the impact of the loss of the gasoline subsidy on the people of the state, the state government had purchased additional food supplies in addition to the five trucks of rice that the federal government had given to each state.

A minimum of 150 bags of rice were assigned to each ward, separate from corn.

The governor denounced the actions of people who purportedly misappropriated palliatives that were entrusted to them for distribution in the 105 wards around the state in a statement signed by Mr. Daniel Alabrah, his chief press secretary.

He gave the order for the state government’s secretary, Alabo Gideon Ekeuwe, the state Community Safety Corps coordinator, Brig-General Eric Angaye (rtd), and the acting head of staff at Government House, Dr. Peter Akpe, to collaborate with pertinent organizations to determine who was at fault.

Politicians, according to Diri, should act altruistically and not withhold resources intended for the general populace.

He expressed gratitude to his cabinet members for their tireless efforts in winning the state’s governorship race on November 11 and claimed that they had won the election together.

The governor expressed gratitude to Bayelsans for their affection and support during the election and pledged to use his administration’s best efforts to raise the state’s standard of living.

The Bayelsa helmsman also urged the state’s opposition to accept loss in the most recent election, stating that he had won rightfully and would confidently defend it after winning the hearts of Bayelsans with his administration’s diverse policies.

In addition, Diri issued a warning to troublemakers to follow the road of peace, declaring that his government would not support acts of intimidation and terrorism within the state.