Dickson Promises Political Showdown with Diri in 2027
Former Bayelsa State Governor and National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Senator Seriake Dickson, has declared his intention to politically challenge Governor Douye Diri in the 2027 elections. During a political visit to his hometown, Toru-Orua, in Sagbama Local Government Area, Dickson accused Diri of surrendering Bayelsa to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and abandoning the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which facilitated his rise to power.
He stated, “You have surrendered Bayelsa to APC. You have sold Bayelsa to APC, and you will pay for it in 2027.” Dickson emphasized that the political allegiance of Bayelsa cannot be transferred to the APC due to individual ambitions.
He criticized Diri's actions as anti-party and a betrayal of the PDP, asserting that he would collaborate with other PDP leaders to reclaim the state. Dickson urged his supporters to remain peaceful and avoid hostility towards political opponents.
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