According to him, the decision is part of ongoing reforms in the local government system.
“That is why I have told them to be very innovative and serious about generating revenue for the councils,” he said.
Mr Diri stated, “We are filled with renewed optimism and a steadfast commitment to building a new Bayelsa.’’
He attributed the poor registration to apathy and likely ignorance on the part of the people.
He frowned at the practice of building houses and other structures across natural water canals.
“It is illegal to use the name of these organisations to collect illegal taxes and levies in our communities; such act is punishable,” the deputy governor said.
The three-member tribunal dismissed the petition by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its governorship candidate, Timipre Sylva, as lacking in merit.
Mr Agboola, a former deputy governor to late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, was elected at the PDP’s primary election on Thursday.
“I am of the view and I do hold that the suit lacks merit.’’
It further sought a declaration that Mr Ewhrudjakpo was not qualified to run as deputy governor under the PDP.
