Chief Inko Calls on Honorable Godbless Diriwari to Relinquish Vice-Chairmanship Position to Followers

Chief Inko, popularly known as General Whoknows Tomorrow, has openly criticized the recent emergence of Honorable Godbless Diriwari as the APC Vice Chairman in Bayelsa Central Senatorial District.

Chief Inko, a foremost Niger Delta activist, it is surprising and disappointing to see congratulatory messages circulating for Honorable Godbless Diriwari over what he described as a “step down” position following the just-concluded All Progressives Congress (APC) State Congress in Bayelsa State.

According to him, many dedicated followers who worked tirelessly during the congress and party activities deserve recognition and opportunities to serve. He stressed that allowing fresh hands to assume responsibility would strengthen internal democracy and foster unity within the political structure.

Speaking in a chat with RealNaijaGist News Reporters, Chief Inko expressed amazement that a former national ex-officio of the party would accept a senatorial vice chairmanship position at the state level. He described the move as an act of greed and selfishness, arguing that leaders should always aim to move forward rather than step backward into positions they have previously surpassed.

He questioned whether Honorable Godbless Diriwari truly lacks capable followers or protégés to nominate for such a position, considering his experience as a former executive member at the national level of the party. Chief Inko maintained that seasoned politicians should empower younger members by allowing them to take up strategic roles, rather than holding onto positions themselves.

He further lamented what he described as a growing trend in Bayelsa politics, where former assembly members, ex-commissioners, and even past local government chairmen are willing to accept lower-ranking appointments such as Senior Special Assistant (SSA) roles or even Community Development Committee (CDC) chairmanship positions.

Chief Inko called on Bayelsa elites and political leaders to rethink their approach to leadership and succession. He urged them to promote and nominate their followers into leadership positions to encourage political growth and youth inclusion, rather than monopolizing opportunities. According to him, failure to do so stifles progress and prevents the emergence of a new generation of leaders.

He concluded by describing the situation as highly condemnable and laughable, insisting that true leadership is demonstrated by the ability to raise others, not by clinging to positions of influence.