Dickson warns mischief-makers against dividing Bayelsa PDP

Immediate past governor of Bayelsa State and senator representing Bayelsa West, Seriake Dickson, has warned mischief-makers against instigating division in the Bayelsa Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

He enjoined them to remember that it was by the mercy and grace of God the party was able to retrieve its stolen mandate.

Dickson’s appeal is contained in a statement by his Media Advisor, Mr. Fidelis Soriwei, in Abuja on Monday, which quoted him as saying: “My attention has been drawn by my media aides to a scurrilous, anonymous article making the rounds, which objective is clearly aimed at sowing a seed of discord in Bayelsa PDP

“I know that in a politicking period as this, a lot of grievances and disappointments will find expression, faceless articles or statements which, if not carefully managed, can create crisis and a negative atmosphere.”

The former governor said he had always made it known to political aspirants and indeed the PDP family that he did not have any preferred candidate outside those to be endorsed and supported by the governor and stakeholders.

“As I have always maintained, in a political period, all ambitions are legitimate. People should pray, consult and work hard.

“In my current position, I do not have any special candidate for the forthcoming election. As a father to all in the PDP, candidates I will support are the candidates endorsed by the governor and stakeholders across the state. I know that a number of people may feel disappointed that I am not endorsing or pushing for them.

“I believe the governor, as the leader of the party, leading the consultations with stakeholders and leaders, managing the aspirations of members, will look into all emergent issues and resolve them accordingly in the interest of the party.”

He said he had decided to limit his role to the provision of necessary advice and guidance to the governor and stakeholders whenever required and that no amount of blackmail would change that.