“While winning to us is not a do-or-die affair, the process of choosing the party flag bearer should be made unquestionably transparent, such that in the end, the outcome would be acceptable to all.' Bayelsa PDP Nigeria
It is anticipated that when Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson, who is deemed to hold the aces, unravel his preferred aspirant before the primary, some of the over 20 aspirants, mainly those from his political bloc, Restoration Team, will throw their hats into the ring.A few weeks ago, the outcome of the primary looked as if it was going to be a cliffhanger, with the return of the former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission , Mr. Timi Alaibe to the party.
Prior to the commencement of the congresses, Alaibe and others had kicked against the list of returning and electoral officials for the ad-hoc delegate elections. The former NDDC boss had noted that unilateral inclusion of certain names on the list was contrary to the party’s Constitution and guidelines for the conduct of a peaceful primary. The insertion was made to put certain aspirants, especially those of the Restoration Group, at advantage.
Senator Diri, who represents Bayesla West senatorial district, was brought into political limelight by Alaibe. Those who are determined to thwart his ambition have been circulating a video, where he eulogised Alaibe, when he wanted to contest for governorship years ago. It is said that his opponents have even told the governor to be wary of him, because of perceived affinity with the former NDDC boss.
“The situation on ground indicates Governor Dickson has the upper hand,” he said. “The first ward congress was controversial and an appeal panel came and upheld the outcome of the congress. The Alaibe group is optimistic that the national leadership will nullify the congress. Rather, they gave the go-ahead for the national delegates congress. What is left for the governor to have unhindered victory is if the controversy over the elected council chairmen and councilors is resolved in his favour.
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