Duoye Diri sworn in as Bayelsa gov for second term

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Duoye Diri has been sworn in for a second term in office as Bayelsa State Governor.

He took his oath of office at 1:58 pm on Wednesday at Samson Siasia Sports Complex in Yenagoa, the state capital.

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Both Diri and his deputy, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, took their oath of office administered by the State Chief Judge, Justice Matilda Ayemieye.

Dignitaries that graced the occasion included Vice President Kashim Shettima, former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and former President Goodluck Jonathan among others.

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Diri polled a total of 175,196 votes to defeat his main rival, Timipre Sylva of the All Progressives Congress.

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