Immediate past governor of Bayelsa State and Senator representing Bayelsa West Senatorial District, Sen. Henry Seriake Dickson, has showered praises on his successor, Governor Douye Diri, on his first anniversary as governor of Bayelsa State.
In a statement on his confirmed Twitter and other social media handles, Dickson said Gov Diri has hit the ground running, and particularly commended his commitment to continuity, by completing projects stated by previous administrators, even as he is inaugurating new projects.
Dickson said that with Diri on the saddle, he was sure that Bayelsans will continue to enjoy the benefit of good governance.
The former governor’s congratulatory message reads in part:
“I congratulate Governor Douye Diri and his deputy, their families, Bayelsa state PDP and Bayelsans on the thanksgiving anniversary of his one year in office.
“I congratulate him on the commissioning of the projects initiated and started by my government which he has finished off in the spirit of continuity. I am happy that Bayelsans will continue to have the benefit of continuity in government which we fought for.
“I call for continuous support and prayers for the prosperity government of Governor Diri and his team. I urge all Bayelsans particularly within the PDP to shun divisiveness, rumors and unnecessary propaganda.
“Elections are still far away. God has seen us through a very turbulent election and restored our mandate. The task is to unify and concentrate on delivering the dividends of democracy.
“Those with different ambitions and aspirations should shelve them and concentrate on supporting the Governor to succeed which is going be the basis upon which the party will campaign in the next election. I once again advise that this is not the time for politics.
“Everyone within the party should rally around the Governor who is the leader of the party in Bayelsa to ensure that the party is unified behind the Governor’s vision.
“The foundations of stability that I built for 8 years in the party, the legislature, the executive council and the state in spite of fierce political contest and propaganda should be sustained.
“I also commend the new initiatives of the Governor and his team. I thank God for restoring our mandate which had been brazenly stolen. I am happy that a PDP Governor took over from me. Our party is still in power and we should work together to keep it so.
“The governor, the party leadership and everyone can always count on my support”.
