Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri.
The Bayelsa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has criticised Governor Douye Diri’s proposed N100bn, 25,000-capacity stadium project, urging his administration to prioritise job creation, food security and poverty reduction.
In a statement issued on Thursday by its Publicity Secretary, Ikaebimo Mark, the opposition party said while it was not opposed to infrastructure development, government spending should focus on projects capable of creating employment, stimulating local businesses and improving residents’ living standards.
The PDP accused the Diri-led All Progressives Congress administration of responding to criticism with “abuse and political name-calling” instead of addressing rising hunger, unemployment and poverty in the state.
“The Diri-led APC administration should answer the questions of hunger, unemployment and poverty instead of attacking the messenger.
