The Governor of Bayelsa State and Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) National Reconciliation Committee, Seriake Dickson, on Tuesday described the comments by the Makarfi faction of the party, on the submission of his committee’s report as “mere propaganda”.

According to him, rather than embark on name-calling, propaganda and outright lies, it was high time the party came together in the interest of peace.

The governor said despite the sacrifices made by members of the committee, it was unfortunate that some persons within PDP were making “uncharitable comments” on the report which was meant to salvage the party.

Mr. Dickson in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Iworiso-Markson, called on everyone to proffer their own solutions on how to salvage the party, instead of seeking to pull down the little gains that have been made by the committee.

He said, “My attention has been drawn to series of half-truths and litany of lies being peddled by some leaders, stakeholders and members of our party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following the recent submission of the report of the reconciliation committee which I chaired.

“In my usual character, I am not disposed to joining issues with anyone or group especially on a matter that I think can be settled internally. More so, when some of the‎ key actors are not sincerely committed to bringing an end to the festering crisis that has set us back as a party.”

Mr. Dickson explained that he had never supported Ali Modu Sheriff, but said since the Appeal Court had recognised him as leader of the party, the laws had to be obeyed.

Mr. Dickson said, “First, let me state in clear terms that the ongoing blame game, name-calling and propaganda will not in any way help us. Rather we are by such actions de-marketing ourselves and playing into the hands of the All Progressive Congress (APC) which appears to be the major beneficiary of the crisis rocking our party.

“What we should be doing now is to look for an amicable solution to come out of where we are, rally round ourselves and form a bond like never before since INEC had released the timetable for the 2019 general elections.

“Secondly, everyone especially in the PDP governors forum can testify that I never supported Senator Ali Modu Sheriff as national chairman. I strongly canvassed against his choice because he was new to our party.

“I felt that we needed a fresh face for a new beginning. But as a democrat I believe ‎in the plurality of opinions which made me to tag along. Now with the Appeal Court judgment affirming him as the national chairman, it is only legal and strategic for all leaders of the party to engage him on a template such as what we have proposed.

“Our conviction is that the recommendations of the report chief of which is to hold a national unity convention will finally put an end to the hydra-headed crisis. It is important to also state that our recommendations are not cast in stones but at the moment the most likely way to get us out of where we are.

“Thirdly, I urge all party leaders and members who think they have a better solution outside what my committee has done to come forward with ‎it for the interest of our great party. This is important and will help preserve the unity of the party”.

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Atleast Dickson get sense pass GEJ.

mmb:
Atleast Dickson get sense pass GEJ.

Zombies are eternally stupid.

mmb:
Atleast Dickson get sense pass GEJ.

wicked

What exactly is wrong with PDP. I know I find their problems amusing but I'm now concerned. This thing don dey pass be careful

How can they be jumping from one self inflicted problem to the other? How can a report by the committee on reconciliation be the start of another crisis of confidence among the stakeholders? Did anybody curse PDP?

If they were more organized, I think they would have really put APC on it's toes

Toketimt:

Wellsaid

It is very true. Just like Osinbajo is light Years more sensible than PMB

Thunder fire that otueke gorilla

shukuokukobambi:
What exactly is wrong with PDP. I know I find their problems amusing but I'm now concerned. This thing don dey pass be careful

How can they be jumping from one self inflicted problem to the other? How can a report by the committee on reconciliation be the start of another crisis of confidence among the stakeholders? Did anybody curse PDP?

If they were more organized, I think they would have really put APC on it's toes

Will they ever learn?

If una fight na for the interest of Nigeria then this fight have been fought so long. But if na selfish one shame on you all. I want to vote for other party not APc/PDP.

mmb:
Atleast Dickson get sense pass GEJ.

Get ready!

ourema:

It is very true. Just like Osinbajo is light Years more sensible than PMB

Amebo. Who asked you?

Wow... PDP just confirmed their weapon of choice to Nigerians and many wouldn't even realize it!!


Propaganda is PDP's main weapon, they use it amongst their divided party, why won't they scream witch hunt, incapacitated, etc?

shukuokukobambi:
What exactly is wrong with PDP. I know I find their problems amusing but I'm now concerned. This thing don dey pass be careful

How can they be jumping from one self inflicted problem to the other? How can a report by the committee on reconciliation be the start of another crisis of confidence among the stakeholders? Did anybody curse PDP?

If they were more organized, I think they would have really put APC on it's toes

Look, we've said it countless times the only bond that held PDP together in the past was the access to the federal purse. These pockets of crises did exist then but the big runs then would simply run to Abuja, take a couple of billions, throw the problems and then you see them vanish in a matter of days. Today, that access exists no more and you find that the problem appears totally intractable!

Nobody wants to throw money around recklessly anymore because there's no telling when your next pay cheque would be secured!

That has been the snag in the party to this day since they lost Abuja. It would take some special grace for them to reach a compromise.

Mega Party


#Atiku 2019

omenkaLives:
Look, we've said it countless times the only bond that held PDP together in the past was the access to the federal purse. These pockets of crises did exist then but the big runs then would simply run to Abuja, take a couple of billions, throw the problems and then you see them vanish in a matter of days. Today, that access exists no more and you find that the problem appears totally intractable!

Nobody wants to throw money around recklessly anymore because there's no telling when your next pay cheque would be secured!

That has been the snag in the party to this day since they lost Abuja. It would take some special grace for them to reach a compromise.

Upon all these, they still went ahead to beg sheriff to come lead them?

A vibrant opposition is always desirable in a democracy but sadly, PDP is too busy opposing itself to be of any use in that regard. Shame on them

kahal29:


Will they ever learn?

Its obvious they can't