Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has called for the implementation of a six year single tenure for the President and Governors in the country.

Diri made this position known when members of the City Boy Movement (CBM) led by its Director-General, Mr. Oluwatosin Shoga, paid him a courtesy visit in Government House, Yenagoa, on Tuesday.

The Governor restated his preference for a single term of six years for president and governors, stressing that four years were not adequate for a leader to be assessed on his performance.

“While l was in the National Assembly, we tried to push for a single tenure of six years for the president and governor so that the government will not dissipate so much energy and resources on the issue of re-election. If a leader has six years single term, he would fully concentrate on providing governance, development and progress without unnecessary distractions.”

Diri urged the body to seek ways of empowering the youths through socio-economic activities beyond political engagements, as well as address the problem of political violence whereby youths were used for political thuggery to advance selfish interests.

“I personally abhor the use of youths for very negative actions, be it in the social media or in the political terrain to promote violence, political thuggery and intimidation. This is one issue we must address. Our government is beginning to put a stop to this trend.”

“We want a democracy where people can speak and speaking up does not mean insulting elders or the government in power. Being in the opposition means bringing solutions to the table. But, unfortunately, in some situations, opposition members go as far as spreading falsehood in the name of propaganda.”

He advised the group’s members to conduct themselves peacefully during their rally in the state.

In his remarks, the CBM Director-General, Oluwatosin Shoga, explained that the body was committed to mobilising, empowering and strategically positioning young Nigerians as active stakeholders in governance and development of the country.

Shoga said it was also building a strong community and enduring youth engagement in support of the re-election bid of President Tinubu in 2027.

He commended the governor for his youth-focused policies and programmes and for his remarkable achievements in office.

The CBM DG said Bayelsa has witnessed visible developmental progress under Governor Diri, noting that President Tinubu acknowledged this during his recent visit to the state.

He equally assured that the movement will continue to partner the state government to develop the vibrant youths of the state.