The Governor of Bayelsa State, Mr. Seriake Dickson, has criticised the non-inclusion of Bayelsa indgenes at the federal level in line with the Federal Character principle.

According to Dickson, Bayelsa State deserved adequate representation considering the fact that it contributes immensely to the national economy.

The Governor made the observation during the State Monthly Praise Night at the Palace of Melchizedek, in Toru Orua, his hometown in Sagbama Local Government Area, a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Iworiso-Markson, said on Monday.

Dickson noted that the time had come for all Bayelsans to key into his administration's agenda to move the state forward.

He also extended a hand of fellowship to members of the main opposition party to close ranks with his administration in actualising the vision of his government.

The governor said his political opponents still remained his brothers and sisters, stressing that the state required the collective efforts of all stakeholders irrespective of party affliations to enable it to make progress.

While restating that the task of developing the state is a collective one, he said that Bayelsa has had enough distractions and divisions, particularly when the country is grappling with daunting economic challenges

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