…Laments neglect of Samson Siasia stadium
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has called on Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri to address widespread hunger, unemployment, poverty, poor healthcare, weak educational outcomes, and a struggling economy.
The party made the call in view of the attention the State Government is giving to the ongoing stadium project at Igbogene, Yenagoa, describing it as a misplaced priority due to the present economic realities.
The project valued at about N100 billion is expected to generate employment for the youth and make Bayelsa State a destination for football and other sporting activities in Nigeria.
Site clearing of the stadium project began in August 2024 before the groundbreaking was performed by former President Goodluck Jonathan on February 17, 2025 when Governor Diri was still in the PDP.
Governor Diri formally left PDP for the All Progressives Congress (APC) on November 3, 2025, nine months after the stadium
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