The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have disagreed over Governor Douye Diri’s alleged support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid ahead of the 2027 general election.

The state PDP chairman, Chief George Turnah, accused Diri of failing to actively support Tinubu’s political ambition, questioning his participation in activities organised by the President and the APC.

Turnah made the allegation on Friday while addressing party members at the PDP secretariat in Bayelsa. He challenged those claiming to support Tinubu to provide evidence of their commitment.

He specifically questioned Diri’s presence at the inauguration of the APC Presidential Campaign Council in Abuja and the party’s presidential campaign flag-off in Kaduna. He also asked whether the governor had organised campaign activities or mounted billboards in Bayelsa to promote Tinubu’s re-election.

Turnah further questioned Diri’s alleged support for the City Boys Movement, a group associated with the President’s political activities. He claimed that the PDP, rather than the APC-led political structure in Bayelsa, was actively supporting Tinubu’s second-term ambition.

However, the state APC chairman, Chief Warman Weri Ogoriba, dismissed the allegation as baseless, insisting that Diri had demonstrated his support for the President through his public statements and engagements.

Ogoriba also rejected claims that the governor was not supporting the City Boys Movement, saying Diri had backed the group in various ways, including attending its events.

He urged Bayelsans to disregard Turnah’s comments, describing them as an attempt to create unnecessary political tension.

The exchange comes amid political realignments and preparations for the 2027 general election, with the extent of Diri’s support for Tinubu emerging as a subject of debate in the state.