He is the second choice of outgoing Governor Peter Odili following the arrest on corruption charges of his first choice the State Assembly Speaker Rotimi Amaechi...
EFCC Chairman Nuhu Ribadu insists that the investigation must proceed given that the sacked Bayelsa Governor Diepreye Alamieyeseigha is being held on corruption charges which have forced Odili's ally Rotimi Amaechi off the State ticket...