The group, which said the Presidency should ensure a hitch-free exercise, contended that “this is the greatest change the present administration could bequeath to Nigeria”
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“Sylva’s era as governor of Bayelsa State were the darkest days in the history of the State. Bayelsans have become wiser and would not be cajoled or hoodwinked by his antics. If Sylva is a wise man, he would have seen the handwriting on the wall, that Bayelsans have since rejected him by voting massively for the Peoples Democratic Party in all the recent elections
Dorgu said in the statement: “It is an understatement to say our dear state suffered terribly from bad leadership and huge infrastructural setback since its creation over 18 years ago, until Governor Dickson was sent by God to salvage the people of the state from bad governance, especially from leaders whose stock in trade was supporting criminal elements and cultists to unleash violence and brigandage on the streets of Yenagoa and across the state
Speaking with journalists in Yenagoa, the foremost traditional ruler said every gang up against Dickson will fail
The elders decried the attitude of some persons close to the former President in Abuja, who have governorship aspirations and are using their offices to undermine Dickson and the PDP
Sources at the meeting said the leaders categorically told the First Lady that they were more comfortable with Timi Alaibe instead of her preferred godson, Waripamowei Dudafa, whom they claim is rather too young and lacks the experience and maturity to hold such a sensitive office