Seriake Dickson, Bayelsa governor from 2012-2020, tackled security with Operation Doo-Akpo, boosting stability and mentoring youth via his foundation. Douye Diri, in office since 2020, faced a rocky start with a tribunal ordering his sack, and Bayelsa ranked 28th in fiscal performance that year. Diri promised job creation but GDP data is scarce to judge his economic impact.