Jonathan’s ally joins Bayelsa guber race

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Jonathan’s ally joins Bayelsa guber race

 

Chief Benson Agadaga, an associate and kinsman of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, has declared interest to contest the Bayelsa State governorship election slated for Nov. 16.

Agadaga, National Chairman, Ogbia Brotherhood Worldwide, a socio-cultural group, spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Yenagoa.

According to him, his aspiration was borne out of his desire to continue to serve the people of Bayelsa at the highest level, having served as Commissioner for Information.

Agadaga is the current Special Adviser on Establishment to Bayelsa Governor, Seriake Dickson.

“I seize this opportunity to seek the support and blessings of the foremost socio-cultural organisation of the people of Ogbia kingdom and entire people of Bayelsa to contest in the gubernatorial election.

“This is in furtherance of my passion for public service in many capacities and this time, I seek the office of the governor and I appeal to the people to support my ambition,” he said.

Reacting to the development, King George Lawson, an Ogbia monarch, said he was excited over Agadaga’s intention to contest as governor.

 

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Bayelsa: Speaker, four others to be arraigned by CCT

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Bayelsa: Speaker, four others to be arraigned by CCT

 

The Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) said the Speaker of Bayelsa House of Assembly, Kombowei Benson and four other serving and former staff of the assembly will be arraigned in the court on May 22.

Mr. Ibraheem Al-Hassan, the tribunal’s Head, Press & Public Relations disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja.

Those to be charged alongside the speaker are former Clerk of assembly, Aaron Timiye and former Accountant, Thomas Tamaraodubo, NAN reports.

Others are Owudogu Edward serving Clerk, of the assembly and Koroye Stephen, serving accountant of the assembly.

Al-Hassan said the alleged offences bordered on gross misconduct and abuse of office.

“Chairman Code of Conduct Tribunal Justice Danladi Y. Umar, has approved May 22 for the commencement of trial against serving Speaker and four others.

“The offences are alleged abused of office against Benson, the Speaker Bayelsa state House of Assembly.

“This was contained in a correspondent from Code of Conduct Bureau, addressed to Chairman Code of Conduct Tribunal to commence trial, dated April 30, jointly signed by the operatives of Code of Conduct Bureau: Musa Usman and Fatima Ahmed,” he said.

The charge was brought to the tribunal pursuant to Section 24 of the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act.

According to the charge, the alleged actions of the defendants are contrary to paragraph 9 of the fifth schedule, part 1 of the 1999.

News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the offences are punishable under paragraph 18 (1) and (2) of the same constitution, and Sections 13 and 23 of the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act CAP C15 LFN 2004.

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APC Cannot Win In Bayelsa, They Are Killers And Terrorists - Dickson

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APC Cannot Win In Bayelsa, They Are Killers And Terrorists - Dickson

The Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, has boasted that the All Progressives Congress (APC) can’t win elections in the state.

Dickson said APC can’t be entrusted with the people’s mandate because the party was harbouring, protecting and arming criminals to kill innocent citizens.

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Francis Ottah Agbo, the governor insisted that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was doing well in the state.

He said PDP through the restoration government under his watch had transformed the landscape of Bayelsa and provided credible leadership to the people.

Dickson said, “I’ve said it again and again, that the APC cannot win any elections in this state. Bayelsa remains a stronghold of the PDP. The people of Bayelsa know what the PDP is doing well for them in terms of leadership and development.

“So, they will not allow themselves to be deceived by the other parties that have clearly shown Nigerians they do not have anything to offer the country. APC in Bayelsa harbours, protects and arms criminals to maim and kill innocent Bayelsans. It is the same criminals who move about freely with police protection and Bayelsans know them.

“Election is not about terrorising people; it is not about using security to threaten and hound the electorate. Duba, you were deceived, but, now, that you have seen the difference and returned home to PDP, I expect you to join hands with government in bringing about more development, which only the PDP has the capacity to provide for our people.

“I also urge you to tell the few others, who are still in the APC, to cross over to the PDP fold, as our umbrella is big enough to accommodate every good Bayelsan.”

                                                  

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BREAKING NEWS Gov. Dickson, Appoints New Commissioners, Reshuffles Cabinet

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Gov. Dickson, Appoints New Commissioners, Reshuffles Cabinet

Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, has effected what could be described as a minor cabinet reshuffle in the state executive council with three new commissioners assigned portfolios.

Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr. Daniel Iworiso-Markson, who disclosed this in Yenagoa as a fall-out of the state executive council meeting held on Wednesday, said newly-inaugurated commissioners, including, Funkazi Koroye-Crooks, Ebipatei Apiangolo and Faith Opuene attended the meeting and were assigned portfolios.

He said Koroye-Crooks was assigned the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Investment while Apaiangolo was assigned Ministry of Environment, with the former commissioner, Williams Alamene, given other responsibilities.

Iworiso-Markson said Dickson has carved out the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs from the Ministry of Women and Social Development and assigned the new Ministry to Mrs Faith Opuene.

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Explosive Kills Five Oil Thieves In Bayelsa

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Explosive Kills Five Oil Thieves In Bayelsa

Five oil thieves have been killed by an explosion following their attempts to vandalise a crude oil pipeline in Bayelsa State.

The incident reportedly occurred at a gas pipeline belonging to the Nigerian Agip Oil Company linking Azagbene in Ekeremor and other communities in Southern Ijaw areas of the state.

The suspected oil thieves were said to have attempted to destroy the pipeline using dynamites when they ran out of luck.

It was learnt that two of the vandals were roasted to death while three others were burnt beyond recognition.

The Chairman, Central Zone Chairman, Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide, Mr. Tare Porri, confirming the incident to Punch that the explosion occurred on a gas pipeline belonging to NAOC.

Porri stated, “The incident occurred between the communities of Azagbene and Okpotuari and the victims of the explosion were from Azagbene community.”

“They wanted to vandalise an Agip pipeline by detonating dynamite. But something went wrong and they detonated it on themselves.’

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