A former governor of Bayelsa State and senator representing Bayelsa West, Seriake Dickson, has endorsed his successor, Governor Douye Diri, saying the latter’s re-election will be a smooth sail.
Dickson, who had previously been silent and had not joined Governor Diri’s second term campaigns since it started three weeks ago, put to rest speculations on Wednesday when he hosted his successor at a colourful and well-attended event at his Toru-Orua country home in Sagbama local government area of the state.
He said the coast was clear for Diri to be elected for a second term while endorsing him and his deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.
The former governor applauded Diri and his campaign team for relentlessly mobilising support and strengthening the political base of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stating that there was no opposition in the state to contend with him in the November 11 governorship election.
Dickson said, “I congratulate the Director-General of the Diri governorship campaign and his team for doing a good job by galvanising the base of our party.
“I can see that the coast is clear. From the eyes of an experienced hunter, l can see that your current hunt will be very successful,” Dickson said.
He also expressed conviction that the governor and his running mate’s second tenure will be successful.
In his remarks, Diri appreciated Dickson for his support over the years.
He said, “For the benefit of anybody who is in doubt about the relationship between I and Senator Dickson, l want to make it clear that there is no rift between us. I am sure beyond reasonable doubt that he is with me.”
Diri said his administration had continued to expand the PDP family, which according yo him, had gone beyond a political contest because it had brought back most members that left the party.
