ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has explained why he was caught on camera dancing and jubilating despite the flooding across the state.
He explained that the Word of God, which enjoyed all Christians to Thank Him (God) in all situations, moved him to dancing
Nigerians have reacted, expressing their anger on social media, as they watched the Governor dancing during the 11th annual thanksgiving of the state at the Ecumenical Centre in Igbogene.
Nigerians had slammed Governor Diri on social media, describing his action as callous and inhuman.
However, speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s The Morning Show, Diri pointed out that he was moved by the word of God.
“In Bayelsa, we signed into law a bill that by every 2nd of November, there will be thanksgiving in the state.
“And this year was not an exception. I was encouraged by the Bible [which says we should thank God in all situations],” he said.
During the event, the state’s number one citizen commended the people for turning out en masse for the event despite being displaced and rendered homeless by the floods.