Why Governor Douye Diri Should Tap the Bayelsa APC Media Team for a Media Aid Appointment ‎

‎By: Pst. Felagha Tarilate, NIEEE ‎17 December 2025 ‎ ‎When Senator Douye Diri resigned from the PDP along with 23 members of the House of Assembly and others to join the APC late this year, his move signaled a fresh strategic direction for Bayelsa’s governance. The shift leans heavily on aligning with the ruling party’s communication machinery. In that context, the Bayelsa APC Media Team emerges as a natural fit for a senior media‑aid role. Here’s why: ‎ ‎1. Extensive new‑media experience: The team includes Felagha Tarilate, MD/CEO of Flash News TV, who brings a decade‑plus track record in digital journalism. His background spans reporting, training, and managing large‑scale communication campaigns. This expertise can help Diri’s administration shape a coherent narrative that resonates locally and nationally. ‎ ‎2. Youth‑focused outreach: Bayelsa’s youthful population is highly active online. The APC Media Team’s deep ties to youth‑led platforms and its success in mobilising supporters during the “Renew Hope Rally!” demonstrate an ability to engage this demographic effectively. ‎ ‎3. Alignment with Diri’s recent media initiatives: Earlier this year, Diri praised a group of new media aides for their “effective reportage of government policies” and emphasized the need for “21st‑century resource persons” to drive development communication. The APC Media Team’s hands‑on experience in digital storytelling and grassroots mobilisation dovetails perfectly with that vision. ‎ ‎4. Proven APC pedigree and political savvy: The team includes high‑profile social‑media influencers such as Mr. Aye S.O. Egberi (DG/Coordinator, Bayelsa State APC Media Team), Mr. Funkebi Atabala (Secretary), a prolific writer and author. They are very much active in operation within the party’s network and contributing visibility to the “Renew Hope” agenda of Mr. President. ‎ ‎5. Strategic bridge to federal resources: With Diri now in the APC fold, a media aide who can navigate the party’s structures could amplify Bayelsa’s bid for federal projects and NDDC funding. The APC’s recent emphasis on “renewed hope” for the Niger Delta makes a seasoned media operator an asset in showcasing Bayelsa’s readiness to benefit from those initiatives. ‎ ‎Conclusion: ‎Appointing the Bayelsa APC Media Team would give Governor Diri a media partner that already speaks the language of the ruling party, brings seasoned digital‑media credentials, and can translate his administration’s achievements into a compelling narrative for both local constituents and federal stakeholders. It’s a win‑win that could accelerate Bayelsa’s development agenda in the months ahead. ‎ ‎~Pst. Felagha Tarilate, NIEEE ‎MD/CEO Flash News TV.