PDP on self discovery, victory in 2019, says Dickson

Governor Henry  Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State on Monday described the

crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), as a necessary phase

of self-discovery.
According to him, the crisis would reposition the party for victory, in

the subsequent general elections in the country.
Governor Dickson stated this in an interview with journalists, shortly

after conducting the Ondo State 2016 Gubernatorial Primary Election in

which Eyitayo Jegede (SAN) emerged as the flag bearer of the PDP.

The Governor said that, although, what is happening in the PDP is not

ideal, expressing hope that, the party would come out of the crisis

stronger and united to re-invent a more prosperous Nigeria.

While commending the flag bearer and his co-contestant, Hon. Sakar Lawal

for their show of maturity and love for the party, he urged Nigerians and

PDP faithful not to despair in the face of the ongoing crisis, stressing

that, the party has what it takes to get over it and provide a credible

alternative in solving the socio-economic problems of the country.

The Governor, who is the chairman of the Electoral Committee also lauded

the delegates and leaders of the party in the state, particularly Governor

Olusegun Mimiko for providing purposeful leadership for the state and the

party.
He said, “The PDP is going through an unfortunate phase. But as some say,

it is an unnecessary phase of self-discovery and it is the first time the

PDP has found itself in opposition. And now, without the centre, we are

grappling to re-discover ourselves.
''The various players and party generally are adjusting ourselves to our

new role as a party in opposition. Let me therefore, use this opportunity

to call on Nigerians and party faithful not to lose hope even though what

is going on is not ideal. But we hope to get over it and then give

Nigerians what they are yearning for; and that is to provide a credible

alternative for a new Nigeria.''
Also speaking, the Ondo State Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko and Speaker of

the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jumoke Akindele, commended the

Governor Dickson-led electoral panel for conducting what they described as

the most transparent and freest primary election in the annals of the

party in recent times.
He particularly appreciated Governor Dickson for bringing his integrity to

bear on the conduct of the primaries, noting that, the transparent and

fair manner it held speaks volumes of the seriousness with which the PDP

is addressing its challenges, with a view to recapturing power at the

centre in 2019.
Making reference to his achievements in the state in the last 7 years, Dr.

Mimiko expressed optimism that, the PDP would win the Ondo State

Governorship polls slated for November, this year convincingly.

In their separate speeches, the PDP standard bearer, Barr. Eyitayo Jegede

(SAN) and his co-contestant Hon. Saka, Lawal, who polled 22 votes out of a

total of 782 accredited voters, promised to close ranks and work for the

victory of the party in the forthcoming election.
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