Former President Goodluck Jonathan, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa,Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, Hon Leo Ogor and Chief Uche Secondus were among a plethora of dignitaries and PDP faithful that thronged the grand rally in Yenagoa at the weekend to endorse the re-election bid of Bayelsa State Governor, Chief Seriake Dickson.
The endorsement, which set the tone of the PDP governorship flag presentation rally provided a platform for the PDP- led government in the state to give its scorecard in the last four years
Former President Jonathan said the policies and programmes of Governor Dickson had prepared a solid foundation for the youths and children of the state and called for an overwhelming support for the PDP at the December 5 gubernatorial election in Bayelsa State.
He called on Bayelsans not to mortgage their future by allowing politicians, who have selfish ambitions to rule them while assuring them of more developmental projects when Governor Dickson is re-elected.
Endorsing the second tenure bid of Governor Dickson, The Chairman, PDP Governors Forum and Governor of Ondo States ,Dr. Olusegun Mimiko said the APC had failed to keep its election promises, pointing out that the party had no policy direction to bring Nigeria out of the present economic predicament.
Governor Mimiko ,who was flanked by the Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa and the Deputy Governor of Ebonyi State, said the PDP had contributed immensely to the growth and development of Bayelsa State and expressed optimism that the party would record one hundred percent in the gubernatorial election.
Speaking on behalf of serving and past members of the National Assembly, the Minority Leader, House of Representatives, Hon Leo Ogor described Governor Dickson as a man who fulfilled his promises to the people of Bayelsa State and should be given an opportunity to complete the good works which he has started in the state.
Presenting the PDP flag to Governor Dickson, the Acting National Chairman of the party,Chief Uche Secondus, alleged plans by the APC to rig the gubernatorial election in Bayelsa State and called on Bayelsans to defend their votes at all cost.
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