Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has given indication the caliber of person that would succeed him in office.
He gave the indication whle speaking during the state’s 15th thanksgiving held at the Ecumenical Centre, Igbogene-Yenagoa, , on Monday, Diri stated that nobody can say no to anyone accepted by God.
The governor admnoshed those interested in the office to seek God’s guidance and approval first as according to him, only a God-fearing individual would succeed him.
“All who want to be governor, go and seek the face of God. Anyone who wants to be governor must be God-fearing. If God said yes, nobody can say no, not even me.
“Let us continue to worship God. Let us be tolerant and patient as we will become victorious at the end of the day.
“The Bible itself recognises that it is good to give thanks to the Lord. Today we came to say thank you Father.
“As I keep saying, those of us who were born in Yenagoa or know Bayelsa of old can see the difference today. It is enough to give thanks.
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“We have one of the best environments in Nigeria and with the political will we are bringing development to our people.”
He said Bayelsa had been handed over to God, adding that in matters affecting the state, that God would always have the final say.
He also made a case for unity in the state as the only way that the state could witness
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