The Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has praised his predecessor, Senator Seriake Dickson, stating that Dickson doesn’t act like a political godfather.
Diri highlighted their positive relationship during his Christmas visit to Dickson’s hometown, Toru-Orua, emphasizing their cordial and unbroken bond. Diri succeeded Dickson in 2020 and acknowledged the former governor’s support without being domineering, underscoring that their unity has significantly contributed to the state’s peace and progress.
Reflecting on their longstanding association from their time in the Ijaw National Congress and as commissioners during the Dr. Goodluck Jonathan administration, Diri expressed confidence in maintaining their strong connection.
He thanked Dickson for facilitating his succession and supporting him during the governorship election, emphasizing the importance of unity among leaders and citizens. Diri assured the public of dedicating his second term to advancing the state’s development.
Diri said, “Today is another day for merriment. You all remember in our first year, we had some challenges. So it was difficult for us to do anything meaningful that year.
“But from 2021, we instituted this visit and it has continued. There can be nothing more refreshing than the fact that we are alive and together today. We all know the history of successors and predecessors in Nigeria but the story in Bayelsa is different.
“From the bottom of my heart, I say thank you for tolerating me and for accepting me. This is the time people want to play godfatherism but you are not doing that. We have worked together and shared a lot in common and I am sure this should be an example.
“In politics, if you do not tolerate and accept people, you will not move forward. Today we are happy because we all worked together as one. We went into the election united. Let me again seize this opportunity to thank the people of Bayelsa. You have done well to keep the peace in our state. To all those we might have offended, please forgive us.”
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