Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that the
re-election of the Bayelsa State Governor, Rt. Hon. Seriake Dickson is a
victory for democracy in the face of unrelenting external forces.
In a congratulatory message to the Bayelsa State Governor, following his
re-election at the conclusion of the supplementary governorship
election, Governor Wike said that the will of the people of Bayelsa
State has prevailed as they have resolved to remain with the Peoples
Democratic Party, PDP.
A statement issued by the Governor’s Special Assistant on Electronic
Media, Simeon Nwakaudu, pointed out that the people of Bayelsa State
exhibited the true Niger Delta spirit which abhors oppression and
injustice.
He said that with the re-election of Governor Seriake Dickson, a clear
message has been sent to the dark forces of rigging and electoral
manipulation that they will never find accommodation in this
geo-political zone.
Governor Wike specifically commended the good people of Bayelsa State
for being vigilant all through the governorship election process, saying
that their hard work and dedication to the enthronement of democracy
have been rewarded by the re-election of a true Niger Delta patriot.
The governor stated that the people of the Niger Delta remain dedicated
members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, because that is the only
political platform that gives Niger Delta issues the priority they
deserve, while the others are only interested in the pecuniary benefits
which flow from the area.
While rejoicing with Governor Dickson, the Rivers State Governor
expressed confidence in the ability of the Bayelsa State Governor to
consolidate on the democracy dividends which he availed the Bayelsa
people during his first term.