The Prosperity Youth Coalition (PYC) has commended Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State for visiting Igbomotoru community in Southern Ijaw local government area after it was besieged and ransacked following the killing of some ranking officers and men of the Nigerian Army at Okuama community in Delta State.
The group which made this known in a statement signed by its secretary-general, Barr. Ayebakuro Igbeta also commended the governor for donating relief materials to victims of the military occupation.
The statement charged opposition political leaders to equally show love to the victims rather than politicizing the scenario.
“It is sad that people who wish to govern us and tell us the massive plans they have if elected into office, cannot even show concern during such a disastrous episode, such as we experienced also during the 2020 flood menace.
“As youths, we consider the silence of the opposition especially the Abuja-based “big fishes”, to show any form of concern as not only painful but also disappointing.
“These are the same people that come every now and then to tell Bayelsans their lofty plans and how they feel our pains at campaign grounds.
“The unbothered attitude of leaders of the opposition at emergencies and catastrophies like this and as observed during reoccurring natural disasters like the annual flooding, is very worrisome to the youths.
“We therefore call on the opposition, especially the Abuja big boys, and the Dubai people to follow the governor’s lead in the present situation and show some love to the state.
“We must not wait till political campaigns to hear from our fathers, uncles, brothers and leaders who God has blessed with various political offices and financial reach,” the statement reads in part.
The PYC further urged youths in the state to stay away from unnecessary violence, as the present saga would have been avoided if youths heeded the call to shun violence of any sort.
