PDP Decries Bayelsa State 15% Budget Performance

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State has raised concerns over the state's 15 percent performance of the 2026 budget, seeing it as a sign of inadequate budget execution and a neglect of the needs of citizens. Despite the state government's satisfaction with its favorable ranking in the Budget's State of States Report, which placed Bayelsa third in fiscal discipline and financial viability among 35 states assessed, the PDP disagrees with this assessment.

According to the PDP, the poor implementation of the budget is evident in the harsh economic conditions faced by residents, such as widespread poverty, high living costs, unemployment, and limited access to basic services. The party questions the feasibility of Governor Douye Diri's proposed N1.24 trillion 2027 budget, especially when the current fiscal commitments have not been satisfactorily implemented.

The PDP argues that the proposed budget lacks concrete plans to address issues like poverty, hunger, unemployment, and economic development. They emphasize that budgetary promises must be backed by transparency, effective implementation, and tangible improvements in the lives of ordinary Bayelsans. The PDP urges the State House of Assembly to scrutinize the proposed 2027 budget critically and demand clear, actionable implementation targets to meet the urgent needs of the people.