Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, yesterday said his achievements in office would convince the people of the state to vote for him in the December 5 election.
Dickson, who is seeking re-election on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in an interview in Yenagoa, said his achievements were all encompassing, adding that they have also given the people a new appreciation of government as enabler of development.
“We have changed the face of politics in Bayelsa State,” he declared.
Meanwhile, all is set for today (Saturday) grand finale rally/official PDP flag presentation to Governor Dickson and his running mate, Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John-Jonah (rtd).
The event which will have former President Goodluck Jonathan in attendance, according to the party, is slated for the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa.
Also expected at the event are members of the PDP National Working Committee and other stakeholders including the party’s sitting governors.
According to Governor Dickson, his administration has emphasized the importance of the people as the centre of all development just as the issue of accountability has been elevated as an essential ingredient of democracy.
He cited an example saying, “Every month we announce what comes in in terms of revenue and how we spend them; it is empowerment of the people.
“We are empowering them mentally and democratically to take charge of their future. I believe that this will be a standard moving forward as far as governorship and other elections in this state are concerned.”
The Governor listed development in education, roads and bridges, health, provision of important public buildings, agriculture, empowerment and the airport at Amassoma as some of his notable achievements.
