{"id":52517,"date":"2016-08-22T18:49:18","date_gmt":"2016-08-22T17:49:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=52517"},"modified":"2016-08-22T18:49:18","modified_gmt":"2016-08-22T17:49:18","slug":"pdp-self-discovery-victory-2019-says-dickson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/pdp-self-discovery-victory-2019-says-dickson\/","title":{"rendered":"PDP on self discovery, victory in 2019, says Dickson"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Governor Henry\u00a0 Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State <span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_396407374\"><span class=\"aQJ\">on Monday<\/span><\/span> described the<br \/>\ncrisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), as a necessary phase<br \/>\nof self-discovery.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, the crisis would reposition the party for victory, in<br \/>\nthe subsequent general elections in the country.<\/p>\n<p>Governor Dickson stated this in an interview with journalists, shortly<br \/>\nafter conducting the Ondo State 2016 Gubernatorial Primary Election in<br \/>\nwhich Eyitayo Jegede (SAN) emerged as the flag bearer of the PDP.<\/p>\n<p>The Governor said that, although, what is happening in the PDP is not<br \/>\nideal, expressing hope that, the party would come out of the crisis<br \/>\nstronger and united to re-invent a more prosperous Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>While commending the flag bearer and his co-contestant, Hon. Sakar Lawal<br \/>\nfor their show of maturity and love for the party, he urged Nigerians and<br \/>\nPDP faithful not to despair in the face of the ongoing crisis, stressing<br \/>\nthat, the party has what it takes to get over it and provide a credible<br \/>\nalternative in solving the socio-economic problems of the country.<\/p>\n<p>The Governor, who is the chairman of the Electoral Committee also lauded<br \/>\nthe delegates and leaders of the party in the state, particularly Governor<br \/>\nOlusegun Mimiko for providing purposeful leadership for the state and the<br \/>\nparty.<\/p>\n<p>He said, &#8220;The PDP is going through an unfortunate phase. But as some say,<br \/>\nit is an unnecessary phase of self-discovery and it is the first time the<br \/>\nPDP has found itself in opposition. And now, without the centre, we are<br \/>\ngrappling to re-discover ourselves.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018\u2019The various players and party generally are adjusting ourselves to our<br \/>\nnew role as a party in opposition. Let me therefore, use this opportunity<br \/>\nto call on Nigerians and party faithful not to lose hope even though what<br \/>\nis going on is not ideal. But we hope to get over it and then give<br \/>\nNigerians what they are yearning for; and that is to provide a credible<br \/>\nalternative for a new Nigeria.\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Also speaking, the Ondo State Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko and Speaker of<br \/>\nthe State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jumoke Akindele, commended the<br \/>\nGovernor Dickson-led electoral panel for conducting what they described as<br \/>\nthe most transparent and freest primary election in the annals of the<br \/>\nparty in recent times.<\/p>\n<p>He particularly appreciated Governor Dickson for bringing his integrity to<br \/>\nbear on the conduct of the primaries, noting that, the transparent and<br \/>\nfair manner it held speaks volumes of the seriousness with which the PDP<br \/>\nis addressing its challenges, with a view to recapturing power at the<br \/>\ncentre in 2019.<\/p>\n<p>Making reference to his achievements in the state in the last 7 years, Dr.<br \/>\nMimiko expressed optimism that, the PDP would win the Ondo State<br \/>\nGovernorship polls slated for November, this year convincingly.<\/p>\n<p>In their separate speeches, the PDP standard bearer, Barr. Eyitayo Jegede<br \/>\n(SAN) and his co-contestant Hon. Saka, Lawal, who polled 22 votes out of a<br \/>\ntotal of 782 accredited voters, promised to close ranks and work for the<br \/>\nvictory of the party in the forthcoming election.<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Governor Henry\u00a0 Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State on Monday described the crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), as a necessary phase of self-discovery. 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