A prominent Niger Delta leader and global maritime figure, High Chief Wayles Emonena Victor Egukawhore (JP), Chairman of De Wayles group of companies, popularly known as the marine Oxygene has congratulated His Excellency, Sen. Douye Diri on his re-election as Governor of Bayelsa State.

This was contained via a statement personally signed by High Chief Emonena Victor Wayles Egukawhore (JP), a copy of which was sent to The Liberator Newspapers Worldwide yesterday.

The global maritime figure had described the victory of Governor Diri as a reward for hard work, stressing that he is not surprised as the Governor has done more than enough to be re-elected.

In his words: “On behalf of myself and my family, I join the Grassroot Movement for Good Governance to congratulate and salute Senator Douye Diri on his re-election as the Executive Governor of Bayelsa State.

“Your victory at the polls did not come as a surprise and it is a clear attestation of the faith, trust and confidence the people of Bayelsa state repose on you, on account of your accomplishments in the last four years. Little wonder that you garnered wide acceptance and support across ethnic and political divide as the preferred, anointed choice to continue to spearhead the prosperity agenda for the people of Bayelsa state, the Ijaw nation and Nigeria in general.

“May God grant you longevity and the required energy in abundance, to deliver on your campaign of improved life for the people.

“Congratulations on your well deserved victory, my very own brother.” High Chief Wayles stated.