Mr Diri is seeking reelection on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party. He faces stiff opposition from a former governor and ex-petroleum minister, Timipre Sylva of APC.
Mr Odede and others switched allegiance from Governor Douye Diri to the candidate of APC, Timipre Sylva.
The Labour Party has vowed to protest Governor Douye Diri’s alleged outright refusal to conduct local government elections.
Governor Douye Diri has given N14 million to Bayelsa United for beating AS Ashanti Golden Boys of Guinea in the preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup.
Also inaugurated were six technical advisers to complement the programmes of the Bayelsa government.
The Bayelsa election tribunal had previously nullified the election on grounds that one party was excluded.
