Former President Goodluck Jonathan
yesterday advised the people of Bayelsa, his state, to vote for the
development of the state in the December 5 governorship election.
He appealed to the youths not to be carried away by lies of politicians but to evaluate all the candidates based on their antecedents.
Jonathan described most politicians as people of many words, who tell many lies to get votes from the people.
“The choice is ours and I think you will think beyond yourselves. At our age, we are looking down, we are not looking up, whether you like it or not. So, think about your children and your grandchildren, think about building a state for your children and grandchildren, do not think about what you will swallow in the morning and I believe that the steps so far taken by Dickson has shown me that he wants development of this state.
“Dickson has encouraged development in this state. He is committed, he has that vision and all the projects he has been carrying on show that the young man is seeing Bayelsa beyond today. No leader can change a nation if you do not see beyond your nose.
“I am telling the young people, this election is not for Jonathan and Dickson, the election is for you to vote for your liberation, to live in peace and to live in developed society.”
On his part, Dickson told the All Progressives Congress (APC) that there was no vacancy in Bayelsa.
He claimed that he would win the forthcoming election by 99 per cent, saying that his main rival, Timipre Sylva of APC should celebrate if he is able to win his ward in Okpoama, Brass during the poll.
He sued for peace in the state and urged the youth not be intimidated by the opposition.
Dickson said: “I will win the poll round and square, by at least 99 per cent. Do not allow anybody to intimidate you.”
In his remarks, Mimiko urged Bayelsans to vote wisely and not to be swayed by politicians preaching change.
He said: “The APC promised us change but we know the change they have brought to us. There are unending queues at filling stations and many things are working in the opposite. Bayelsans should shine their eyes.
“Bayelsans should vote for Dickson for continuity and consolidation of his programmes and projects in the state. Dickson is a man who keeps his promises. His Restoration agenda must continue. Do not be deceived by the antics of the opposition, they have nothing to offer,” Mimiko stated.
He appealed to the youths not to be carried away by lies of politicians but to evaluate all the candidates based on their antecedents.
Jonathan described most politicians as people of many words, who tell many lies to get votes from the people.
“The choice is ours and I think you will think beyond yourselves. At our age, we are looking down, we are not looking up, whether you like it or not. So, think about your children and your grandchildren, think about building a state for your children and grandchildren, do not think about what you will swallow in the morning and I believe that the steps so far taken by Dickson has shown me that he wants development of this state.
“Dickson has encouraged development in this state. He is committed, he has that vision and all the projects he has been carrying on show that the young man is seeing Bayelsa beyond today. No leader can change a nation if you do not see beyond your nose.
“I am telling the young people, this election is not for Jonathan and Dickson, the election is for you to vote for your liberation, to live in peace and to live in developed society.”
On his part, Dickson told the All Progressives Congress (APC) that there was no vacancy in Bayelsa.
He claimed that he would win the forthcoming election by 99 per cent, saying that his main rival, Timipre Sylva of APC should celebrate if he is able to win his ward in Okpoama, Brass during the poll.
He sued for peace in the state and urged the youth not be intimidated by the opposition.
Dickson said: “I will win the poll round and square, by at least 99 per cent. Do not allow anybody to intimidate you.”
In his remarks, Mimiko urged Bayelsans to vote wisely and not to be swayed by politicians preaching change.
He said: “The APC promised us change but we know the change they have brought to us. There are unending queues at filling stations and many things are working in the opposite. Bayelsans should shine their eyes.
“Bayelsans should vote for Dickson for continuity and consolidation of his programmes and projects in the state. Dickson is a man who keeps his promises. His Restoration agenda must continue. Do not be deceived by the antics of the opposition, they have nothing to offer,” Mimiko stated.
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