Group warns Governor Dickson to be wary of ex-First Lady, Patience Jonathan
- Admin
- Sep 8, 2015
- 2 min read
The Restoration Legacy Network ( RELNET), a Bayelsa-based political pressure group has warned Governor Seriake Dickson to be weary of the political gimmicks of former first lady, Dame Patience Jonathan as he seek to return as governor of the state.
The group, in a statement Tuesday in Yenagoa, raised serious suspicion over the sudden turn around by the former first lady to support the second term bid of Governor Dickson, whom she had before now, opposed.
The statement which was jointly signed by the group’s General Coordinator, Mr. Sidney Olotu and the Secretary-Generla, Mr. Alaowei Okubotin, expressed worry over the motive behind Mrs. Jonathan’s sudden interest in Dickson.
“We are strongly worried over Mrs. Jonathan’s sudden change of heart towards Governor Seriake Dickson’s reelection bid. We only hope her motive is genuine.
“This is worrisome, most especially as we headed back to the dark old days when the state government treasury was seen as an extension of her personal safe.
The group, who declared their readiness to work in earnest for the realisation of the second term bid of Dickson, under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), posited that the antics of the former first lady posed a potential danger.
They argued that Mrs. Jonathan’s sudden ‘romance’ with Governor Dickson’ reelection campaign, if not nipped in the bud, may send the state back to the dark old days where political and economy impunities reigned supreme.
“We want to used this opportunity to caution Governor Dickson, to be careful how he relates with the former first lady because her sudden turn around and support will not add any value to his electoral fortune,” the group said.
The statement also urged the governor to remain steadfast, noting that he is already commanding the needed followership that would secure victory for him at the December 5 gubernatorial election in the state.
It also warned Mrs Jonathan to stay away from the Dickson campaign and allow the Restoration Campaign Team to focus on its job of educating and enlightening the Bayelsa electorate ahead of the election.
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