Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa Thursday emerged Peoples
Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Dec 5 governorship election in the state.
Dickson contested the primary election as the only aspirant
following the earlier disqualification of three aspirants and withdrawal of
another.
Announcing the result, the Chairman of the Election Panel, Gov
Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state, commended the delegates for their peaceful conduct
adding that this was an indication that PDP was ready to set good example for
other parties to follow.
“ A total of 476 delegates were listed for the election, 452
people were accredited, 24 were absent while five votes were voided..
“Gov. Dickson having scored 447 votes in the Bayelsa PDP
governorship primary election, I declare him the winner; he is now returned as
the party gubernatorial candidate in the state.
“The election today, shows that PDP is united and the
transparency in the election is commendable. I must say that PDP will continue
to be united not only in Bayelsa but Nigeria at large.
In his response, Dickson said he was ready to continue to pilot
the affairs of the people of the state.
“I commend you all, for the support and today has shown that PDP
is a peaceful party; PDP is strong in Bayelsa and there is no space for other
parties, come Dec 5.
“I hereby, announced to you that my able Deputy Governor, John
Jonah will still be my running mate for the governorship race, I thank you
all,” Dickson said. (NAN)
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