By O.V.Collins

Eradiri Udengs, a former President of Engineering in the University of Benin, has emerged as the Governorship Candidate for the Labour Party in Bayelsa State for the 2023 general elections. Udengs, who hails from Agudama-Ekpetiama community in Yenagoa local government area of the state, was elected as the party’s candidate at the primary election held on April 15, 2023, in Yenagoa, the state capital.

The primary election was reportedly conducted in a peaceful and transparent manner, with party members and delegates from various local government areas of the state in attendance. After several rounds of voting, Udengs emerged as the clear winner, defeating other aspirants who had also contested for the party’s ticket.

Udengs’ emergence as the Labour Party candidate for the Bayelsa State Governorship election is seen by many as a significant development in the state’s political landscape. The Labour Party, which was founded in 1999, has not had a strong presence in Bayelsa State, and Udengs’ candidacy is expected to bolster the party’s fortunes in the state.

Udengs, who is a graduate of the University of Benin, has a wealth of experience in engineering and management. He served as the President of the Engineering Students Association in the University of Benin and has also held various positions in the private sector. He also served as the National President of the Ijaw Youth Council (ICY). He is widely regarded as a competent and visionary leader who is committed to the development of his community and the state as a whole.

Speaking after his victory, Udengs expressed his gratitude to party members and delegates for their support and promised to run a people-centered campaign that would prioritize the needs and aspirations of Bayelsans. He also called on other political parties and their candidates to embrace issue-based campaigns and avoid any form of violence or thuggery during the electioneering period.

The Bayelsa State Governorship election is scheduled to hold on November 4, 2023, and political activities are expected to intensify in the coming months as candidates and parties jostle for the support of voters.

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