TRACKING >>The frontline aspirant for the Bayelsa Governorship Elections under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Amb Boladei Igali has expressed concern that so far, professional and civil society groups in Bayelsa State have not organized public debates amongst the 21 aspirant inorder to enable Delegates access their readiness for office. He stated this in Yenagoa on Wednesday, 27th August, 2019 while receiving a delegation of Youth Leaders at his impressive Campaign Headquarters on DSP Alamieyeseigha Road in Yenagoa.
While describing all the aspirants who have come out as amongst the most qualified Bayelsans for the office of Governor, he still insisted that open debates would enable the public and especially delegates focus on the commitment and vision of the individuals. According to him “the ongoing one on one and group discussions with Delegates is very good and most of them have come to appreciate my worth and that of my colleagues. But the ability to openly debate and expound the blueprints which we have or clear the air on several issues has always been part of political process”.
He expressed optimism of capturing the PDP ticket as shown the massive support base which he enjoys from the over 1000 Delegates across all the LGAs and the general public. He stated that “this time, big money will not work, big names will not work. What will work is Gods answer to our continued prayers expressed through time tested, experienced, exposed, strong and visionary personality”.
On his part, leader of the Bayelsa Youth Mandate Forum, Evangelist Moses Timikidi, stated that the group will work with other organisations to organise debates after the emergence of candidates from the various political parties. He described Amb Igali as first amongst equals and called on PDP Delegates to put the interest of the state in their final decision. He condemned any candidate imposition or vote buying.
