Former Nigerian president, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, has said that he owed no one apologies for supporting the re-election of Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, in the November 11, 2023 off-cycle governorship election in the state.

The former president also said it was the right thing to do as Governor Diri had the support of majority of the Bayelsa people to continue in office.

Dr. Jonathan made the remarks during the New year visit of the governor and a high-powered delegation to his residence in Yenagoa, the state capital.

Jonathan explained that he publicly endorsed Diri’s candidature during the campaigns because of his visionary leadership demonstrated in handling the affairs of the state which was once threatened by insecurity.

In his response, the Bayelsa governor expressed appreciation to the former president for his support,which according to him contributed to the PDP's victory at the poll.