Senator Dickson Leads Bayelsa Delegation on Peace Mission to Governor Fubara of Rivers State

Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, former Governor of Bayelsa State, on Monday led a delegation consisting of royal majesties, highnesses, and political leaders from Bayelsa State to Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State. The delegation paid a courtesy visit to Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State with the aim of promoting peace and addressing recent issues in the region.

During the visit, Senator Dickson conveyed the warm greetings, prayers, and best wishes of Pa Edwin Clark, a national leader and fatherly figure, to Governor Fubara. Senator Dickson emphasized the historical, cultural, and economic interconnectedness of Rivers and Bayelsa States, highlighting the need for collaboration and unity in resolving any challenges faced by the two states.

The statement reads in part:

"We bring to you the special fatherly greetings, prayers, and best wishes of our father and national leader Pa Edwin Clark, OFR, CON, as he has always done, and I will be reporting to him the outcome of this visit," said Senator Dickson about the visit that was about relations between Bayelsa and Rivers States and how recent issues in Rivers State could be resolved.

"The political events in the last few months have threatened to wipe away the gains made by successive leaders and fathers in Rivers State from inception till date, and this must be halted, and sacrifices must be made in that regard," he said.

"We have also come with a message of peace and reconciliation, forgiveness, unity, mutual respect, political maturity, and tolerance by all," said Senator Dickson, who added that, "Rivers and Bayelsa States are inseparably intertwined historically, culturally, economically, and even politically. Some say that the two States are Siamese twins; others say that the two States are identical twins, but what we know is that Rivers State nurtured and gave birth to Bayelsa State through the benevolence of then-Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha of blessed memory and the concerted patriotic efforts of leaders of the old Rivers State (now Bayelsa and Rivers leaders). That historical and cultural umbilical cord remains sacred and should not be broken. Whatever affects one State invariably affects the other. It is that interconnectedness that makes it difficult sometimes to know when you are leaving Bayelsa State and entering Rivers State or vice versa.”

He stated that, "Rivers State nurtured most, if not all, our Bayelsa people. Almost everyone in present-day Bayelsa State, including members of this delegation lived, worked, schooled, and some of them still live in Port Harcourt with their families, and they still call Port Harcourt and Rivers State their home. Your Excellency, to us in Bayelsa State therefore, you are our Governor too.

"Rivers and Bayelsa States cannot and should not bicker or have a bitter and toxic relationship, and the leaders should always work together to resolve any issues arising from our interconnectedness amicably We urge you and your brother Governor of Bayelsa State to work together to resolve the issues for the benefit of our people in a fair, just, rational, and equitable manner without resorting to divisiveness, rhetoric, and propaganda.

“The two States should work together to drive security, integration, and development within the South-South region to advance our mutual interest in the Nigerian Federation politically and economically."

He advised the two Governors to draw from the "pool of experienced and respected leaders and fathers in Rivers and Bayelsa States who could be called upon for advice and support."

Senator Dickson thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his intervention and efforts to maintain peace and stability in the State and appreciated the efforts of leaders and fathers of Rivers State who have individually and collectively tried to resolve the political issues in the State privately and publicly.

He thanked Governor Fubara and the Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, His Excellency, Nyesom Wike, for their restraint following the intervention of the President. He also called on the institutions of State, the Judiciary, the State House of Assembly, and security agencies to work with the Executive Arm led by the Governor for the security, peace, and good governance of the State in accordance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and to prevent the State from going into chaos and anarchy.

"We call on all leaders and the entire people of Rivers State to continue to support the Governor to succeed in his assignment as Governor by providing good leadership to the entire people of the State. We also ask the people to support the Minister to succeed in his federal assignment. This is not the time for leaders and the people to engage in blame games, name-calling, acrimony, and taking sides. We know that there is a temptation or tendency to exploit the current situation for personal gains. This is a time for leaders to unite for peace and resolve the issues. We thank those whohave been intervening and urge them not to stop."

Among the leaders in the Bayelsa delegation was His Majesty, King Alfred Diete-Spiff, Amayagbon Twon Brass, and the first Governor of old Rivers State.

Governor Fubara, while thanking the delegation, recounted the efforts he had made for peace to reign in the State. He acknowledged the role of his predecessor in him being Governor but said he would only worship the Almighty God who ultimately gives power.

ttobizz:
I love you Gov. Fubara, but beware of two headed snakes. May God be with you

Arabk25:
People really thought this guy is a weakly someone who knows the in and out of Rivers politics dey play.

ttobizz:
I love you Gov. Fubara, but beware of two headed snakes. May God be with you

jiz:
The guy know how to play his game with wike....na a mouth wike get

Arabk25:

The guy has been in the game for years
For you to have a log ahead with wike you must be 2 step ahead of him fubara is not that simple the way people thought if not for president Tinubu that guy for done finish wike political carrer long ago

NNNN2024:


You dey your village dey talk. Rivers matter dey give una orgasm

AngryMrMAN:
A banana Republic where 2 political men are at war abandoning the citizens

yinchar:
Inasmuch it’s interesting as a neutral observing what is playing out between Wike and Fabura.

Nevertheless, he who price must pay, there was a parley or agreement between him and Wike for him to be chosen above other aspirants then.

You can agree to things and now suddenly claiming the victim of harassment and intimidation.

Zico5:
All I know is that, Wike will soon be disgraced. He stands no chance at all against Ijaw. Rivers state is not one ethnic group like Lagos. It's not possible to install urself as Jagaban of Rivers state. He will surely fail.