Time reveals the validity of every plan. This is one of the consolations available to the people of Bayelsa State in the face of multiple contenders for the governorship position. Will the governorship crown remain with Governor Douye Diri or will Timipre Sylva succeed in taking over? Time will tell, but one can attempt to work it out ahead of time.
Recently, Sylva came under the bus for having a hand in the spate of attacks in Opu-Nembe, a community in Bayelsa State. Based on speculations, the thugs that attacked the community were lodged in a hotel owned by an associate of Sylva. It was further alleged that Sylva used the attacks to sound a warning to those in support of Diri’s second-term aspiration.
Although the allegations against Sylva lack any conclusive evidence, their existence indicates that Diri has more influential people on his side than his rival. In fact, while Sylva is being accused of doing all sorts of evil, Diri is getting accolades. Granted, the majority of these accolades are from the latter’s officials, but these officials are loud and refuse to entertain contrary assertions.
Given the history between them and the nature of politics, it is not strange that Sylva wishes to depose Diri. But he has to do better or the forthcoming gubernatorial elections in Bayelsa will be boring and a walkover for Diri.
