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Bayelsa Guber:pdp Adopts Dickson As Sole Candidate by sayyid(m): 1:33pm On Jun 30, 2015 |
Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa state is set to emerge as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the Bayelsa state governorship election, scheduled to hold in December this year. A source within the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) told Peoples Daily that various groups within the state have endorsed the governor. The party has therefore decided not to conduct a primary election, which they say is not in the interest of the party. The source said, “despite opposition to the governor, the party’s leadership thought it wise to give automatic ticket to Dickson because members were convinced that he was actually on the ground in Bayelsa State. Being an incumbent, it would be more reasonable because going into primary will likely divide the party more than allowing the governor to re- contest as a sole candidate with high possibility to win the election.” He further stated that the issue of performance was considered and Dickson excelled on that front after which he was given the first right of refusal as a because they feel he has an advantage as an incumbent and also Bayelsa state being a strategic state for the party to retain. He said, “The honour has been unanimously accepted and adopted. It is true Governor Seriake Dickson will likely emerge as our candidate for the governorship election in Bayelsa State in due course. You know a lot of issues were considered before the national leadership gave the nod. “First we are interested in winning the state. You can see the situation in our party now since the last election, so winning Bayelsa is a must for us. Then if you look at all the current dynamics shaping politics in that state, it is clear that we have to apply tact and come up with a winning strategy in Bayelsa State. “So, being a performing governor who also has the support of members and the state executive, he has been adopted as our sole candidate. “How many states are paying salaries? Dickson was recently eulogized through a vote of confidence by the State House of Assembly for his regular payment of salaries and settlement of about N242 billion out of the N332 billion debts said to have been incurred by his predecessor, Timipre Sylva.” The governor, last week, lambasted some members of the PDP in the state, who defected to the opposition, All Progressives Congress, saying their actions were motivated by greed. Sources: Naij.com news , peoplesdaily- online.com |
Re: Bayelsa Guber:pdp Adopts Dickson As Sole Candidate by innofyno(m): 1:34pm On Jun 30, 2015 |
Base on belief |
Re: Bayelsa Guber:pdp Adopts Dickson As Sole Candidate by Mogidi: 1:37pm On Jun 30, 2015 |
I wish he was substituted. |
Re: Bayelsa Guber:pdp Adopts Dickson As Sole Candidate by sayyid(m): 1:38pm On Jun 30, 2015 |
Mogidi:whom do u tink shld b given d ticket instead? |
Re: Bayelsa Guber:pdp Adopts Dickson As Sole Candidate by Mogidi: 1:39pm On Jun 30, 2015 |
sayyid:Any one but Seriake Dickson, he has become very unpopular. |
Re: Bayelsa Guber:pdp Adopts Dickson As Sole Candidate by Welrez(m): 1:41pm On Jun 30, 2015 |
I pity PDP if Dickson is presented. |
Re: Bayelsa Guber:pdp Adopts Dickson As Sole Candidate by sayyid(m): 1:49pm On Jun 30, 2015 |
Mogidi:BT I dnt tink Dias any popular face DAT can be given d ticket my opinion though |
Re: Bayelsa Guber:pdp Adopts Dickson As Sole Candidate by Bashirfuntua(m): 1:51pm On Jun 30, 2015 |
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Re: Bayelsa Guber:pdp Adopts Dickson As Sole Candidate by Mogidi: 1:55pm On Jun 30, 2015 |
sayyid: His popularity stems from the fact he controls party and state machinery of publicity, take that from him and he's a nobody. Bayelsa is a PDP state, the goodwill of Bayelsians shouldn't be taken for granted, PDP in Bayelsa would short change their people if Dickson remains their candidate. |
Re: Bayelsa Guber:pdp Adopts Dickson As Sole Candidate by atlwireles: 2:01pm On Jun 30, 2015 |
Mogidi: Bayelsa's politics is way too complex, too many knives. I don't think there is anyway Dickson can be substituted, without PDP and APC loosing the state. |
Re: Bayelsa Guber:pdp Adopts Dickson As Sole Candidate by mistabiola: 2:03pm On Jun 30, 2015 |
Re: Bayelsa Guber:pdp Adopts Dickson As Sole Candidate by donphilopus: 2:04pm On Jun 30, 2015 |
Mogidi: I know you're trynna be sympathetic to Mama Piss who is no longer in good terms with Dickson. However, I just have to agree with you. If Timipre Sylva after winning the first Primaries conducted could be relegated by Jonathan simply because he was not in good terms with his wife, then Dickson should also be relegated. Anyway, they should do whatever they like, I'm sure either APGA or APC is gonna defeat whoever is fielded. Because Dickson wouldn't support any other candidate aside him, and Mrs Jonathan alongside her followers wouldn't support Dickson during the Election. |
Re: Bayelsa Guber:pdp Adopts Dickson As Sole Candidate by Mogidi: 2:07pm On Jun 30, 2015 |
atlwireles: Considering the allocation he gets, am disappointed at his performance. I remember when GEJ visited Bayelsa during his campaign, Dickson was booed by those at the stadium. With Dickson or without Dickson, PDP would still win Bayelsa. |
Re: Bayelsa Guber:pdp Adopts Dickson As Sole Candidate by Mogidi: 2:09pm On Jun 30, 2015 |
donphilopus: With Dickson or without Dickson, PDP can't be unseated in Bayelsa. |
Re: Bayelsa Guber:pdp Adopts Dickson As Sole Candidate by atlwireles: 2:11pm On Jun 30, 2015 |
Mogidi: If Dickson leaves the Party, the election becomes very complicated for PDP. PDP is strong in the state, but there is need for us to take calculated risk. Substituting Dickson would open doors that are currently closed. |
Re: Bayelsa Guber:pdp Adopts Dickson As Sole Candidate by donphilopus: 2:13pm On Jun 30, 2015 |
Mogidi: If Dickson gets his party's ticket, Mama Piss' allies are gonna work for another party (anti-party). So how do you expect him to win? I guess you ain't forgotten that APC came second in the rescheduled HoA Election in Bayelsa?! |
Re: Bayelsa Guber:pdp Adopts Dickson As Sole Candidate by Mogidi: 2:13pm On Jun 30, 2015 |
atlwireles:Anyway lets see. |
Re: Bayelsa Guber:pdp Adopts Dickson As Sole Candidate by funlord(m): 2:17pm On Jun 30, 2015 |
Still a very stupid party! Always adopting "unpopular sole candidates" like an adoption agency! Instead of dem 2 give room 4 others 2 emerge and participate in their parties political space! No wonder they are finished! |
Re: Bayelsa Guber:pdp Adopts Dickson As Sole Candidate by atlwireles: 2:19pm On Jun 30, 2015 |
Mogidi: Dickson started well with his restoration mantra, but he became sidetracked with the politics of revenge. Still, we should learn from our losses in the North central. States that politically and Naturally PDP states have APC representation today. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Bayelsa Guber:pdp Adopts Dickson As Sole Candidate by Demdem(m): 2:29pm On Jun 30, 2015 |
Demdem wants dickson even though he is a failure just like Jonah-daft when he was also a governor. At least shepopotamus wont have his stooge in there just like Wike |
Re: Bayelsa Guber:pdp Adopts Dickson As Sole Candidate by HzRF(m): 2:53pm On Jun 30, 2015 |
donphilopus:Yes Because pdp stronghold vote was cancelled Mind u datz Timpre sylva lga oo |
Re: Bayelsa Guber:pdp Adopts Dickson As Sole Candidate by IdisuleOurOwn(m): 3:12pm On Jun 30, 2015 |
Pdp and Dickson are on a long thing. Nobody flights Faka Petience and go scout free. I remember Timipre Sylva. donphilopus: Leave the hypocrite, he will turn a blind eye to what you type. |
Re: Bayelsa Guber:pdp Adopts Dickson As Sole Candidate by sayyid(m): 6:14pm On Jun 30, 2015 |
BT what of if APC wins Bayelsa state? |
Re: Bayelsa Guber:pdp Adopts Dickson As Sole Candidate by zik4ever: 11:15am On Sep 15, 2015 |
Any update? |
Re: Bayelsa Guber:pdp Adopts Dickson As Sole Candidate by tpiander: 10:51pm On Sep 20, 2015 |
according to wiki, he assumed office in 2012. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Dickson So, is another election coming up next year? |
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