The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming governorship polls in Bayelsa State, David Lyon, has lambasted Governor Henry Dickson and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for willfully promoting insecurity in the State.
Hon. Lyon also condemned the pitch darkness that has enveloped Yenagoa and environs
Speaking when he visited the Ibenanaowei of Gbarain Clan, King Gabriel Akah, at his palace as part of his electioneering campaign tour of the Kingdom, Hon. Lyon said, PDP has made several mistakes and our mission is to correct those mistakes and initiate fresh ideas.
He continued, “The PDP has ruled this State since the return of democracy 20years ago, but right now, our biggest problem is insecurity. Secondarily, there is no light and hospitals are in deplorable situation.”
According to him, traditional rulers, elders and the people will be regularly consulted as a way of collectively addressing the common problems of the State.
He said; “I am from a riverine community in Southern Ijaw and I fully understand the sufferings of the average Ijaw man.
“We have APC at the centre and that is why having APC at the State level will be very beneficial to our people.
In his remarks, King Gabriel Akah, the Ibenanaowei of Gbarain Kingdom, said traditional rulers are the closet authorities to the people at the grassroots but regretted the disrespect the traditional institution has suffered in the past.
King Akah, who said he appreciated the challenge of having to go through the length and breadth of the State before the elections, advised supporters of the APC to be united as they go into the elections.
In his introductory remarks, the Alternate Director General, Prof. Seiyefa Brisibe, described David Lyon as a gentleman, philanthropist and hardworking young man who grew up from a humble background in the village, adding that he is equipped with so much intelligence required to govern the State.
Prof. Brisibe said David Lyon’s plan is to listen to the yearnings and cries of the people with a view to wiping the tears off their eyes.
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