Tag Archives: Seriake Dickson

By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa No doubt the die for the Bayelsa State governorship election on November 16 is cast between the PDP flag bearer, Senator Douye Diri, and APC flag bearer, Chief David Lyon. Senator Douye Diri, who represents Bayelsa Central in the Senate, defeated twenty other aspirants at the primaries …

By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa Governor Henry Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State has advocated tolerance and maturity among the political class in the gubernatorial election scheduled for November 16, 2019 in the state. He also called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the relevant agencies to ensure the conduct …

By Amos Okioma, Yenagoa As predicted by some observers, the governorship primary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State for the November 16 governorship election has begun amidst high tension, shooting and many uncertainties. There are 21 aspirants vying to become the flag bearer of the party, with …

By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa One of the top contenders for the Bayelsa State governorship election, Chief Timi Alaibe has adduced reasons why he stands out among the pack, urging delegates to cast their votes wisely. In an interaction with the Federated Correspondents chapel, the former managing director of the Niger …

Bayelsa State governor, Hon Henry Seriake Dickson, has tasked the new chairman of the state Independent Electoral Commission (BYSIEC), Hon. Ball Oyarede, to carry out his responsibilities with firmness and integrity. The governor charged the new BYSIEC boss to ensure that the success and high standard of the commission was …

…Warns against Attacks on Dickson By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has again called on the 21 aspirants in the party to devote their energy and attention to their electoral campaigns rather than indulging in acts inimical to the unity of the …

By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa Bayelsa State governor, Hon Henry Seriake Dickson, has called on the United States Mission in Nigeria and the international community to prevail on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security forces and other key agencies of state on the need for neutrality in the November 16 …

… We Are Too Focused To Be Distracted ~ Alaibe Organization  By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa The governor of Bayelsa State, Hon Henry Seriake Dickson, has called on Nigerians to disregard a “sinister blackmail orchestrated by former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Chief Timi Alaibe.” The governor said that Alaibe has …

The Central Working Committee of the Governor Seriake Dickson Football Tournament has urged the newly sworn in chairmen of the eight local government areas in Bayelsa State to promote sports development, especially football, in their domains. Director General of the tournament, popularly known as the Restoration Cup, Mr. Ono Akpe, …

… Bayelsa Land Is For Development, Not RUGA ~ Dickson By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa Former Nigerian head of state, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, has expressed surprise at the fast rate of development of Bayelsa and its capital, Yenagoa, under the leadership of Governor Henry Seriake Dickson. Abdusalami, according to a statement …