The Bayelsa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has faulted Governor Douye Diri’s proposed ₦100bn, 25,000-capacity stadium project, insisting that the administration should prioritise job creation, food security, and poverty reduction.
In a statement by its Publicity Secretary, Ikaebimo Mark, the party said it was not opposed to infrastructure development but stressed that government spending must target projects that generate employment, stimulate local businesses, and improve living standards.
The PDP accused the Diri-led All Progressives Congress (APC) administration of dismissing criticism with “abuse and political name-calling” instead of addressing rising hunger and unemployment.
“Abuse and political name-calling cannot reduce the price of food, create employment for our teeming youths, revive struggling businesses, or improve the purchasing power of ordinary Bayelsans,” the statement read.
The party questioned the economic justification of the stadium project, noting that Bayelsans deserve clarity on its sustainability, expected returns, and job opportunities.
It also criticised the neglect of the Samson Siasia Stadium, which is only now being earmarked for an upgrade after years of underuse.
Beyond sports infrastructure, the PDP highlighted poor public transportation and the absence of a functional water system in Yenagoa, arguing that a state dependent on federal allocations cannot justify spending ₦100bn on a stadium simply to host the National Sports Festival.
The party urged the government to instead launch a comprehensive programme for economic recovery, wealth creation, and food security, with measurable targets for employment generation, industrialisation, and poverty reduction.
It pledged to support policies that genuinely improve the welfare of Bayelsans while holding the administration accountable.
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