Dickson Moves Against Opposition, Places Sylva’s Aide Under Security Watch

LEGISREPORTS NG – Apparently rattled by the persistent attacks on his administration ov
er the 60 million euro loan facility it is seeking from Poland, embattled Bayelsa Governor, Seriake Dickson may have declared ‘war’ against the opposition in the state.

The Governor on Friday, directed the Security agencies in the state to place the Special Adviser on Security Matters to the former Governor of Bayelsa State, Mr. Richard Perekeme Kpodoh under security watch over an ”alleged inciting statement”.In a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Bayelsa State Governor, Mr. Daniel Iworiso-Markson, the government described the statements credited to the former Special Adviser as a threat to the existing peace and tranquility in the State, stressing that if not nipped in the bud it is capable of plunging the State into chaos.

The statement reads in part, “Mr. Kpodoh had in the last couple of days vigorously pursued his inordinate plans by dishing out deliberate falsehood about the Federal and State Governments with a view to creating a state of insecurity and disaffection, using the platform of the so called new PDP, ostensibly to destabilize the home base of Mr. President.”

Government wishes to remind Bayelsans of the antecedents of Mr. Kpodoh and warn vulnerable Youths as well as the unsuspecting public to be mindful of this group of disgruntled persons, who are only out to mislead and misinform them as part of their grand design to achieve their selfish motives.”

Piqued by the fact that, the current administration has achieved so much within so short a time, what they couldn’t achieve in 5 years, they have resorted to deliberate blackmail and propaganda.The statement further enjoined the general public to note the ”serial killings and wanton destruction of property of perceived political opponents, leading to heightened fear and insecurity perpetrated by the said Mr. Richard Kpodoh”.”

As a responsible Government with a clear mandate to provide adequate security for its citizens, this administration will not hesitate to deal decisively with any individual or group, no matter their status, that decides to take advantage of the existing peaceful and convivial atmosphere in the State.The statement advised law abiding Bayelsans to be wary of the antics of mischief makers, who are ”clearly out to use them to attract undue recognition.

This Government has a clear vision and cannot be blackmailed by anybody or group all in the name of playing politics”.”Members of the public are therefore, advised to go about their normal duties, as Government is prepared more than ever before to protect lives and property of the citizens.”

Government also wishes to warn that it will spare no effort at ensuring that anyone found wanting is made to face the full wrath of the law”.It would be recalled that Mr. Richard Kpodo, the former Special Adviser on Security to former Governor Sylva, and now the interim leader of the New PDP in the state, has been the arrow head of the criticism against the proposed 60 million euro loan from Poland by Governor Dickson.

This report was prepared by our reporter in Yenagoa