Former Nigeria president, Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated Governor-elect, Douye Diri, for his victory at the Supreme Court.

Recall that the Supreme Court on Friday sacked David Lyon, declared Duoye winner and ordered INEC to issue him certificate an of return.

Jonathan called on all Bayelsans to be law-abiding, peaceful and embrace this transition in all sincerity, and work together towards a united and prosperous Bayelsa State.

Reacting to the development, Jonathan wrote, “CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO  HIS EXCELLENCY SENATOR DOUYE DIRI 
I congratulate His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri who was sworn in today as the 5th Civilian Governor of Bayelsa State, in compliance with the Supreme court verdict of yesterday, 13th February 2020. 
As Governor, the responsibility of building hope and sustaining peace across the State now lies on your shoulders. I urge you to always bear in mind that you are the Governor of all Bayelsans and to seize this moment of glory to build bridges of unity by entrenching a culture of love, fairness, and justice in our polity.
Your journey to Creek Haven is a divine one, so I advise you to use the position to do good to humanity and pursue the development of the State in order to write your name in gold. You have worked with me before as a commissioner, so I am without doubt that you will live up to the expectations of our people.