Just in/ Patriots of The Ijaw Struggle Endorse Ex Gov. Dickson for Senate.

TRACKING______A group, Patriots of the Ijaw struggle has enlisted its voice and support for Seriake Dickson the immediate passed governor of Bayelsa state to contest for Bayelsa West Senatorial bye election, describing him as a square peg in square hole.

Following the 14th of February, 2020 victory of the duo of Senator Douye Diri and lawrence Erudjakpor of the peoples Democratic Party as governor and deputy of Bayelsa State, the Independent National electoral commission (INEC), declared the two senatorial seats vacant necessitating the electoral commission to begin preparations for a bye election to fill the above seats.

In a press statement released on the 27th of April 2020 in Yenagoa, Ijaw National leaders and Pioneer President of IYC, Felix Tuodolo, Alhaji Asari Dokubo, Mr. Oyinfie Jonjon, Engr. Udengs Eradiri others are Barr. Owoupele Jeremiah, Adokeme Godwin, Bobolayefa Owoupele, also at the meeting Chief Williams Mkpa, Chief Ben Donyegha, Chief Pamotei Wasuote and Mr. Alfred Kemepado said the call became necessary in view of Dickson’s outstanding performance as governor, as a Governor he became the leading voice in the call for restructuring of the Nigeria State, true federalism and the devolution of power to the component units for a greater people oriented governance. This role made respected senior citizens of our dear Ijaw Nation rally around him as a leader of trust for this national progressive cause.

They said, “We have in this regard xrayed the many aspirants who have indicated their interest to represent the Bayelsa West senatorial district and have taken the pain to evaluate each and everyone of these aspirants, their background, educational qualifications and political persuasions as well as their belief in our undying IJAW STRUGGLE. However, given the present unstable and unpredictable nature of our National politics viz a viz the growing National discourse on the shape of Nigeria’s democracy given the many unpalatable developments of security concerns, environmental challenges and the issues of fiscal federalism and devolution of power.

It is in the light of the above mentioned realities that this political cum social group as major stakeholder in the larger ijaw CAUSE consider it an imperative to take these steps to guide and ensure that our corporate interest as Ijaw Nation and a people be given its proper place in adequate representation.

They further stated that ex-governor Dickson has redefined what it means to be a governor with quality leadership, which has brought about development to the people. He has the requisite experience and exposure to represent the good people of Bayelsa West and in senate we believe he will attract quality projects to the constituency.

They also use this medium call on all patriotic sons and daughters of Ijaw Nation to persuade and support the His Excellency, Hon. H.S Dickson who has been a pillar of support to all Ijaw people irrespective of our artificial boundaries.

They said, the decision is unbiased and springs from the above expectations and his overwhelming performance as a former member of the house of representatives for five years and a Governor who served our people for eight years which has given him the much needed requisite experience. They Further stated that, as a member representing the good people of Sagbama/Ekeremor federal constituency, His Excellency Hon Henry Dickson was a voice that was heard conspicuously on matters affecting our people. His deep legal and political knowledge was brought to bear and saw him cause major positive changes to his Federal constituency. Given the above, it is our considered submission that the people of Sagbama/Ekeremor federal constituency should see his election beyond party lines and a further call to duty and one which is seen as an Ijaw project critical to our collective goal as a people.

They also call on all sons and daughters of Ekeremor local Government to respect our historical understanding of rotation in the Senatorial district and allow their Sagbama Kit and kin to produce the Senator to complete the remaining term of His Excellency, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpor to further cement this political decision for unity, cohesion and progressive politics.