Gov Dickson sets up committees to probe activities of members, appointees during 2019 polls

The governor of Bayelsa State, Seriake Dickson has moved to investigate the activities of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders and his appointees during the just-concluded 2019 general elections in the state.

To that end, Gov. Dickson has inaugurated committees which have been given one week to determine the role played by PDP leaders and his appointees during the last polls in Bayelsa.

Speaking during the inauguration of the committees, Gov. Dickson who was represented during the inauguration by his Deputy and Central Chairman of the committees, Rear Admiral John Jonah, said the assignment given to the committees is not aimed at enforcing discipline in the party.

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Jonah who was speaking on behalf of Gov. Dickson said; “These committees are to evaluate the performances and roles played by party leaders and government appointees in the last election in the state and ensure the enforcement of operation deliver your units.

“The assignment given to the committees is not aimed at enforcing discipline in the party. Issues of discipline are exclusive preserve of the party leadership.

“All party members, appointees of restoration government are directed to cooperate fully with the committees, the results of various units will be submitted to the party chairman by the Secretary to PDP.

“You are working for the interest of the party. So, if you make mistakes in some places we will correct you.

“Go with open mind and your report will be submitted in the central working committee within seven days or one working week and we expect you to get everything needed for your work through the party.”

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