[size=14pt]Declaring A State Of Emergency In Bayelsa State[/size]
Monday, 07 June 2010 03:19

Quoting sources in and outside of Abuja and Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, the Niger Delta Standard newspaper is reporting that “the Federal government may be considering the declaration of a state of emergency in the state… a Presidential source, who spoke on the ground of anonymity argued that the emergency rule option appears to be the ultimate solution to the problem in the state.” We disagree! We vehemently disagree: a state of emergency is not a solution, politically or constitutionally, to the problems of the state. The ultimate solutions lay in political rearrangements, common sense and tolerance. There is no doubt that Governor Sylva’s administration has performed below expectation. And in indeed, the state is continually beset by budgetary and accountability woes; still, the problems of the state – and the problems the Governor face -- are far more and far worse than meets the common eyes.

To be sure, the Governor himself gave his enemies the tools with which to hammer him (as a result of his low performance rating); but even so, his political enemies have not let up in wanting to destroy him. The ongoing battle between himself and Peremobowei Ebebi, the Deputy Governor, is the most public of all the camps itching and planning to do the Governor in. Mr. Ebebi has essentially decided to wage a blistering and bloody war against the Governor. How does, and why would a sitting Deputy, wage a war against his boss and partner?

Since the summer of 2009, about a dozen groups in the state have been gunning for the governor, including The Goodluck Jonathan Camp and the Timi Alaibe’s Group. The Goodluck group seems to think that Governor Sylva is disrespectful of their man by his refusal to take direct and indirect instructions regarding the affairs of the state. This group has its eyes set on the 2011/2012 primary and elections. However, it would rather do Sylva in before the next election through the EFCC. Or through a legalized illegal means.

Over the last couple of months, both the Goodluck camp and the Alaibe’s group have been planting damaging information, amplifying Sylva’s real and perceived weaknesses and emboldening internal dissents and within the government, the civil society and civil service. We know, for instance, that there are commissioners, who have served in the recent past and others who are still in the Sylva’s government who, in truth, are working against the governor. Same is true of some contractors and advisers.

One of the major differences between the Alamieyeseigha government and the Sylva’s government is that while the majority of those who worked for and with Governor Alamieyeseigha were willing to die for a cause -- with the right inducements of course -- almost no one is willing to die for Sylva no matter the amount of inducements. What we see are legions of dupes, liars and self-aggrandizing opportunists who are willing and ready to sell their beneficiary at the slightest chance.

At this point, more so since the ascension of Goodluck Jonathan to the Nigerian Vice and substantive Presidency, many political operative and observers of the Bayelsa political scene believe that no amount of pleas and supplication is likely to save Governor Timipre Sylva. It was believed that he openly and secretly funded the dethronement of Goodluck Jonathan during the President Yar’Adua’s illness-induced absence. This alleged betrayal elicited a lot of anger and bloodletting emotion in the Jonathan’s camp. Today, it seems all daggers and arrows are pointed in his (Sylva) direction.

But of course, Governor Timpre Sylva is not a sitting target. He is not a greenhorn. He is not at the mercy of any human device. He is known to speak calmly, warmly and softly. But he is nobody’s fool. This is a man with the survival instinct of President Lyndon Johnson and Bill Clinton.

In all of these, Mr. Peremobowei Ebebi, the Deputy Governor, is likely to be the first casualty. Should he escape this round of impeachment proceeding, there is likely to be another, soon. Otherwise, he will “get Sylva” before Sylva “get’s him.” That said, the more imminent method to get rid of Governor Sylva is what’s currently being devised, directly or indirectly, by President Jonathan: declare a state of emergency in the state.

And what’s the pretext, the red herring? The series of bomb blasts and the perceived instability in the state. This move will allow President Jonathan to get rid of his nemesis and appoint an Administrator in his place. Foul! This method of solving the state’s crisis is not only underhand; it is illegal, unethical and politically cowardly. Declaring a state of emergency is not warranted and should therefore not be used as a cover to deal a blow to a political enemy.

We do not want or need any administrator in our State. There are several dimensions to the problems we see in Bayelsa State; one being the gradual breakdown of law and order. That being the case let the appropriate agencies -- at both the state and federal level -- deal with it by way of investigation, arrest and prosecution. The State does not own or control the Police. The State does not control the SSS. These are federal agencies. Bombs going off in Bayelsa are not new phenomenon. Where have the Police and the SSS and other security agencies been and been doing all these while?

We do not want a situation where President Jonathan appoints his own man as the administrator, and this so-called administrator, taking cue from Aso Rock, fills all the position with their own people, their supporters and praise singers. Essentially, Goodluck Jonathan would have achieved, with one single stroke, what he could not achieve through the democratic and guilt-free political process.

We have problems in Bayelsa State. No doubt about that. And we also know that the Governor and the President have their private quarrels (and for which we have been preaching peace, cooperation and forgiveness). The solution does not lie in declaring a state of emergency. Democracy is not easy; still, it is a process and a culture we must all learn from. If we allow President Jonathan to remove Governor Sylva, what will he do next? Use the instruments of his office to decapitate his political enemies -- as opposed to allowing the democratic and constitutional process to take place?

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Maybe its best to just cancel the state! There are too many states in the country anyway.
On a serious note I support the declaration of a state of emergency in Bayelsa, the sooner, the better. Bombs just can't keep going off alongside with the other barbarisms the political classes are inflicting on the poor masses.
The best thing Uncle Joe can do is give us free and fair elections, so we never get the same old bastar'ds as "leaders" ever again.

It's all a consequence of an endless feast of visionlessness,corruption and power lust.Dog bite dog is never a tale so worthwhile reading.Na them sabi!

Beaf:

[size=14pt]Declaring A State Of Emergency In Bayelsa State[/size]
Monday, 07 June 2010 03:19

Quoting sources in and outside of Abuja and Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, the Niger Delta Standard newspaper is reporting that “the Federal government may be considering the declaration of a state of emergency in the state… a Presidential source, who spoke on the ground of anonymity argued that the emergency rule option appears to be the ultimate solution to the problem in the state.” We disagree! We vehemently disagree: a state of emergency is not a solution, politically or constitutionally, to the problems of the state. The ultimate solutions lay in political rearrangements, common sense and tolerance. There is no doubt that Governor Sylva’s administration has performed below expectation. And in indeed, the state is continually beset by budgetary and accountability woes; still, the problems of the state – and the problems the Governor face -- are far more and far worse than meets the common eyes.

It almost seems this setup was cursed from the start. Even with all that money, still nothing.

Deep Soul:


All this one na just political drama. Under-performance, yeah right!
Like even the President himself isn't under-performing.
If Sylva was wise enough to be a Jonathan loyalist, I'm sure no one wld hv noticed his non-performance.
Not like I feel sorry for him anyway. He's definitely the worst Governor Bayelsa State has ever had.
I'll take Alameseigha over him any time!

Sylva already has made attempts to get on Jonathan's good side. Not sure how that worked out for him on that end.

Deepsoul has enough to occupy her here. I wonder why she left her problems to talk about those of others.

Beaf:

[size=14pt]Declaring A State Of Emergency In Bayelsa State[/size]
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This group has its eyes set on the 2011/2012 primary and elections. However, it would rather do Sylva in before the next election through the EFCC. Or through a legalized illegal means.

Oh Dear!

Seems like chaos is reigning in the East. Good Lord!

Gov. Sylver gave N2.4 billion to 24 members of the house in the name of constituency projects. Some workers in the state are owed four months salaries. It is obvious that he have them the money so that his deputy will be impeached. It is a well known fact that such funds are not utilized rather it goes into their private accounts. I concur that Bayelsa does not need state of emergency. Let the deputy go first ( offcours he is worst than the governor) In a matter of weeks Timi will follow him.

Timprey Silva's removal is long over due. He is arrogant,self centered, feels indispensable and acts like a god even when d people ar really suffering! D game is up 4 him. An ingrate.mayb he shld go and cal Turia, ibori or even wake YARADUA to save his asss hooole. Governor that publicly assault and beat up his wife. In fact, he is a motor park tout . No pity. Gj shld save his state by any means else he wil b accused of not bringing any federal project or devpt while he was d president not minding Silva was d asss shielding them.

Deep Soul:

Nchara.
As you can see, I accept the situation in my state rather than being blindly sentimental and tribalistic.
Get over urself already

Keep deluding yourself. In your previous post, you have rationalized this otherwise serious political situation in Bayelsa as mere political drama as well as proclaim your likeness for a confirmed treasury looter, Alams.

BTW, you can see that some of us do not comment on posts that do not concern us. I only did here to bring that to your notice.

Scrap states and go back to regions. I hate 9ja for this one reason!

@OP

Sylva hired you for this

whybanme:

@OP

Sylva hired you for this

Hop into the bin if you have nothing to say.

whybanme:

@OP

Sylva hired you for this

i find the article quite balanced as it does not exonerate Sylva.
I have heard too much stories about the man not to be worried.
everyone can not just be lying about him.
state of emergency will not solve anything.
the major problem is how we end up with men like Sylva and Alao-Akala as leaders in decent states.
We must correct the system that throws up such barbarians.
something is awfully wrong.

mbulela:


the major problem is how we end up with men like Sylva and Alao-Akala as leaders in decent states.
We must correct the system that throws up such barbarians.
something is awfully wrong.

Orji, Ohakim among others. lol

mbulela:

i find the article quite balanced as it does not exonerate Sylva.
I have heard too much stories about the man not to be worried.
everyone can not just be lying about him.
state of emergency will not solve anything.
the major problem is how we end up with men like Sylva and Alao-Akala as leaders in decent states.
We must correct the system that throws up such barbarians.
something is awfully wrong.

How can you say Sylva is a problem and in the very same breath; that a state of emergency would not solve the problem? How?

First of all, a state of emergency would uproot Sylva and his bomb laying thugs. The same would happen to all of the state machinery. . . Everybody goes (hopefully to jail)! Start from a clean slate!
What do you mean, a state of emergency wouldn't solve the problem?

Clean slate? ROFLMAO!!!!

Since Democracy was introduced, that states has been having to start over with a CLEAN SLATE . . .  You sure say this one no be proper OMEN for the people to maybe consider closing shop entirely? Na so so "clean slate" dem don they pursue for the last 10 years. lol

keep the state-

Kobojunkie:

Clean slate? ROFLMAO!!!!

Since Democracy was introduced, that states has been having to start over with a CLEAN SLATE . . .  You sure say this one no be proper OMEN for the people to maybe consider closing shop entirely? Na so so "clean slate" dem don they pursue for the last 10 years. lol

Bayelsa is only exhibiting the problems all the newer states have, just in a much more exagerated fashion. The reasons are many, but the most important are;
[list]
[li]Before its creation, the area was a vast swamp, producing oil like water, but so neglected that it was not even connected to the national grid (connection occured in 2006).[/li]
[li]The state, whilst underdeveloped is awash with stupendous volumes of money and an imposed, criminal "leadership"[/li]
[li]Now for the most important; the eye of the cabal tuned in to Bayelsa as a source of easy cash. . . Mayhem! [/li]
[/list]

Yes, they can start afresh. All that needs be done is create the right institutions before building anything. They must put the money in the bank until then and not touch it.

Beaf:

How can you say Sylva is a problem and in the very same breath; that a state of emergency would not solve the problem? How?

First of all, a state of emergency would uproot Sylva and his bomb laying thugs. The same would happen to all of the state machinery. . . Everybody goes (hopefully to jail)! Start from a clean slate!
What do you mean, a state of emergency wouldn't solve the problem?

dude, you don't solve illegality with another illegality.
this state of emergency thing should not be abused if not it will become a political tool.
where will you draw the line?
every governor that is not in the good book of Jonathan would be removed through state of emergency, after all there is violence and mayhem all over the country.
If you remove him, you bring in an administrator who will be a puppet of Abuja.
How is that an improvement?
the critical question is how did an insane soul like Sylva become governor?
We the people must sek ways to address a system that throws up these muppets and say, never again!!

are they fighting in Bayelsa?
so if the guvnor and deputy are fighting, the whole state will be turned to a warzone?

na wa o

cant they be impeached?

**Hiss*** state of emergency ko, state of cataclysm ni

pdp is just been irresponsible here. what is it that is happening in bayelsa that is not happening in my state - imo?
the truth is the battles are not for justice rather they are battle of leadership, occupation and supremacy. since the gov of imo state (ohakim) cross carpeted into pdp, they have turned blind eyes to all his shortcomings and evil doings. what if he is still in ppa or in anyother party?
to me, declaring a state of emergency in bayelsa will not solve the problems rather let there be a declaration emergency in nigeria as nothing is working well at all.
it is obvious the man at the top is not making use of his brains rather he is using some old brains of another power thirsty man.