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Dickson advocates rancor-free, fair INC convention

Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State, on Monday, advocated for a rancour-free, fair Ijaw National Congress (INC) convention scheduled for Saturday, June 29, to elect its President and other principal officers.

A press statement by his Special Adviser on Media Relations, Mr. Fidelis Soriwei, quoted the governor as having made the call during a meeting with leaders of the Western Zone including INC Presidential hopeful, Alaowei Broderick Bozimo, in Warri, Delta state, ahead of Convention, in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital.

According to him, it was important to have an arrowhead with a name, reputation, capacity and understanding of the issues and challenges facing the Ijaw of the Niger Delta, as INC President, especially with current realities in the nation.

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The governor called on the members in the Western Zone to support the former Police Affairs Minister to become INC’s next president especially at this critical moment when the country is faced with challenges.

He said, “We are in unusual times in the Nigerian nation, most of you have seen my views, on issues affecting our people.

“The Ijaw nation is also at a turning point. There are many unusual things going on.

“We are observing what is happening in the country, people have been holding meetings. I have been briefed on so many meetings going on.

“All those who are contesting are eminently qualified, but after consultations, we need to talk to people. We need to talk to people to join the team.

“Prevailing on somebody to run for a particular position should not be seen as disrespect to others.

“The Ijaw nation needs an arrow head. The job requires concerted action. We need an arrowhead, with name, reputation, capacity, understanding of the issues.

“We compelled Alaowei to come out to run as we compelled Sekibo. INC service is not a political party.

“I support the need to have somebody of the pedigree of Bozimo at the INC, at this point in our nation’s history.  Want to thank you all for the support.”

Governor Dickson expressed support for Alaowei Bozimo’s candidacy while thanking other contestants from the zone for offering themselves for service, saying they are eminently qualified to lead the INC.

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The governor who said that the convention would be free and fair as there would be no imposition of candidates on the foremost Ijaw body.

He appreciated stakeholders for their concerted effort in resolving all the contending issues in the INC, explaining that elections would have taken place last year but for the general election, his mother’s death amid other challenges.

In a remark, an INC Presidential aspirant, Alaowei Broderick Bozimo, said despite his age, he was  knowledgeable and well-experienced, having served in various capacities including, Minister of Police Affairs during former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration and others.

Alaowei Bozimo said he had been fastidious about the development of the Ijaw Nation and would continue to champion the rights of the people.

He thanked Governor Dickson, who he noted has demonstrated humility, for his relentless effort in speaking for his people, and prayed to God uplift him to the highest position of leadership of the country in the future.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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