I’m The Next Governor Of Bayelsa State, Says George-Ikoli

A people’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in Bayelsa State, Barrister Anthony George-Ikolion Tuesday described his chances of becoming the flag bearer of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and governor of Bayelsa State in November as bright.

‘’I ran a very successful law practice. I went into government and also proved my mettle. The other contestants did not manage any enterprise successfully. I am not intimidated by the curriculum vitae of other contestants. I think I am better. I think I am the best. When given the opportunity, the story would never be the same again. I know what I can do. People know what I have done.

“The other contestants are afraid of me. They are afraid of my profile. I don’t see anyone that will make me panic or have undue anxiety. We are hoping that the party will give everyone a fair chance to contest. My chances are bright. From my interaction with all the stakeholders, I’m the candidate to beat. I am the next governor of Bayelsa State’’ he said. 

The Senior Advocate of Nigeria spoke in Yenagoa Tuesday morning on his vision for Bayelsa State, the achievements of Governor Seriake Dickson and other issues in the oil rich state.

He told journalists that he had to join the gubernatorial race to change the narrative.

‘I was Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Bayelsa State and I think Bayelsa State deserves better. The current government has done fairly well. Bayelsa State requires somebody with my level of exposure and attainment to build upon the achievements of the current government. I have spent quite a bit of time diagnosing the issues.

A grassroots politician, Ikoli praised Chief DiepreyeAlameyeseigha, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan and Governor Seriake Dickson for contributing towards the development of the state.

‘’History judges everyone. The current governor is on his way out. History will write his epitaph. Governor Seriake Dickson has done very well. He has raised the bar. It is for us to raise the bar even higher. Bayelsa State is unique. It is the heart beat of the Niger Delta region. It is also a homogenous Ijaw State. Anyone who governs Bayelsa is automatically Ijaw leader. Dickson has done well in protecting the Ijaw nationality and projecting the Ijaw interest in the larger Nigerian context. He has reasons to be proud of his achievements in education, security, managing the resources of the state and infrastructure’’.

He promised to fashion the state’s economy in such a manner as to become a net exporter.

The gubernatorial hopeful also promised to lead an all-inclusive government, empower the people and create a knowledge driven economy that would make Bayelsa the destination of choice to live, work, recreate and do business in Africa.”

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