# Political governance and unity in Bayelsa State > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/political-governance-and-unity-in-bayelsa-state > Updated: 2026-09-08T21:31:06.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. The Bayelsa Rescue Mission (BRM) has accused Governor Douye Diri of political marginalization, alleging that key appointments and party positions are being concentrated within specific senatorial districts and local government areas. The group claims that representatives from Brass, Nembe, Ogbia, and parts of Yenagoa are being excluded from strategic decision-making in favor of individuals from Kolokuma/Opokuma, Sagbama, Southern Ijaw, and Ekeremor. In response to regional tensions, Governor Diri has focused on reconciliation efforts, specifically hosting a unity reception to resolve a leadership dispute within the Ijaw National Congress (INC). Following the election of High Chief MacDonald Igbadiwe, Diri appointed a committee to facilitate reconciliation and urged Ijaw leaders to prioritize collective identity. Additionally, the Governor has advocated for a transition toward a knowledge-based electoral process and emphasized working within established party structures. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-08: Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri promotes ethnic unity and political reform Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri has facilitated reconciliation within the Ijaw National Congress and noted a shift in Nigerian politics from violence toward knowledge-based electoral processes. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bayelsa-governor-douye-diri-promotes-ethnic-unity-and-political-reform ### 2026-08-11: Bayelsa Rescue Mission alleges political marginalization by Governor Diri The Bayelsa Rescue Mission has accused Governor Douye Diri of marginalizing Bayelsa East and parts of Yenagoa in the distribution of key political appointments and strategic decision-making roles. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bayelsa-rescue-mission-alleges-political-marginalization-by-governor-diri --- Cite as: Political governance and unity in Bayelsa State. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/political-governance-and-unity-in-bayelsa-state