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The incumbent Governor of Bayelsa State, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson on Tuesday
formally declared for his re-election bid under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for December 5th election, reports ITRealms.
In
his declaration held in Yenagaoa, at the popular Samson Siasia Stadium,
the governor said even though the opposition is relying on federal
might, security agencies and and the Independent National Electoral
Commission (INEC) to assist them to rig election, "Bayelsa has no room
for APC."
The Leader of Niger Delta Peoples Volunteer Force, Alhaji Mujahideen Dokubo-Asari, also attended the declaration.
As early as 9:45 am,
the stadium was already filled to capacity as supporters of governor
Dickson and the PDP estimated at about 10,000 sat waiting for the formal
declaration.
Despite the rain that invariably added blessing to the event could not disrupt the
chanting of solidarity songs by women groups, civil society
organisations, intelligentsia and leading
bureaucrats.
Dickson
said, "Having listened to our people and to avoid going back to Egypt, I
have decided to announce my formal entry into the Bayelsa State
governorship race under the platform of PDP to consolidate on my
achievements. I count on you and God
"Bayelsa
state has no room for APC; the other party has no message for
Bayelsans. We don't even know their officials. The only thing they are
relying on is federal might, security agencies and INEC. But we have you
(Bayelsa people) and God. The good news is that they cannot win this
state, they are not on ground in this state.
"You
are here doing your job but they are in Abuja. Some of their factions
have become a parastatal of the PDP. We will wind up APC on December 5. I have to reinforce it on your mind that PDP is on ground in Bayelsa state and has been adopted as Ijaw party.
"We
have driven away operation violence and cultism to operation peace. On
the day I made my declaration to seek election, five young men were
gunned down to put fear in me because they underestimated us. All the
people who are cultists and financiers of violence are in the other
side. Those that are maimed, they have abandoned them. You young people
should be careful because the only thing they know is violence.
Propaganda doesn't win election, it is the people that win election.
"We
have records of performance, this government and your government is the
government of performance. They win election will bullets, dynamites
and bombs. Are you prepared to go back to Egypt? No, Go ye and form
restoration groups in your wards and constituencies. This election is
not about me, but you and your future. I count on you to protect your
destiny and your future."
Ex-President
who Jonathan spoke in pidgin English, urged Bayelsans not to make the
mistake of voting for APC in the governorship election.
He underscored his reasons for supporting the re-election of Dickson on Saturday December 5, 2015.
He
said, "Dickson wants another four years and I say he should go ahead.
Some people are frowning against it saying why should I endorse him.
There are four things that worry state governments and they include
payment of of workers. Dickson has paid workers. The other indebtedness
to World bank. Dickson has tried very well; the third is infrastructural
development; the man has also tried.
"The
governor has also tried in the area of security. The problem is that
Ijaw people like to betray and sell off their brothers and if we
continue in that way, Ijaw will not develop. Let's allow Dickson to
finish the next four years. I believe that if we come together, things
will be better. The leadership of PDP has resolved to deliver Dickson in
this coming election."
In
his solidarity message, Alamieyeseigha said, "By Gods grace, PDP will
continue to rule this state. The Governor has done creditably well and
we know that you will take us to the next level. All Bayelsans should
come and vote for our Governor on that victory day."
Governor
Okusegun Mimiko, said the APC had tried to humiliate Jonathan, but they
failed because God was on his side, going by what they planned.
He
told Jonathan that,"God has used you to continue to keep Nigeria
together. One of the issues we discussed was the invasion of Akwa Ibom
State Government House. Everybody knows that it won't happen under
Jonathan's government. Those who demonised PDP in the past are in PDP;
about 90 per cent of all those in APC were in one way or the other in
PDP in the past. The PDP under Jonathan demonstrated vision for our
country.
"We're
proud of the investments of Governor Dickson in education, you have
restored the dignity of Ijaw man. The Ijaw people should stand by you to
consolidate on your achievements. Ijaw people gave Nigerians the
opportunity for the Presidency."
The
Speaker, Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Hon. Konbowei Friday Benson
said, "If you (Bayelsans) cannot deliver your constituencies and wards,
the leadership of the PDP has resolved that you will be suspended."
For
Dokubo-Asari, "We Ijaws don't run away from our enemies. Jonathan did a
lot for all those who have turned against us. This was what the APC
defectors did. Nobody, wherever he is, can move the Ijaw nation. We've
never been conquered, the British knows this fact. This fight is beyond
Henry Seriake Dickson, it is beyond you and me, it is for all. He will
never be disgraced on December 5.
They have boasted that they have control of the Army, INEC, Police,
Navy and SSS. But we will meet in the battlefield on Election Day."
A representative of Women for Change said Bayelsa women are all for PDP and Governor Seriake Dickson.
"We
can't allow APC to remove our President (Jonathan) at the federal level
and for them to succeed again in Bayelsa State. We have all resolved to
vote for the return of Governor Henry Seriake Dickson on Saturday December 5 2015."
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Pix: Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson welcoming the former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan. Also Gov. Bayelsa State, Hon. Seriake Dickson accompanied by the former 1st lady, Dame Patience Jonathan (centre) acknowledging cheers from the mammoth crowd on 2nd term declaration at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex in Yenagoa, while the 1st Civilian Governor of the State, Chief Diepreye Alamieyeseigha (right) looks on in Yenagoa today (Tuesday) September 8 2015
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