Dickson's Works Commissioner, Speaker, former SSG, lawmakers, vie for NASS tickets - Submits nomination forms - Promises good representation




                  (L-R) Fred Agbedi, Barrister Lawrence Ewrudjakpo, Hon. Douye Diri, Prof Steve Azaiki. 

Key members of Governor Seraike Dickson's Restoration Team on Thursday submitted their nomination forms for the National Assembly seats on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) at the PDP Secretariat in Yenegoa.

They include a close confidant of the  State Governor and Commissioner for Works, Barrister Lawrence Ewrudjakpo, the Speaker, House of Assembly,Rt. Hon. Kombowei Benson, lawmakers representing Yenagoa/Kolokuma/Opokuma and Sagbama/Ekeremor Federal constituencies, Hon. Douye Diri and Fred Agbedi as well as former Secretary to the Bayelsa State Government  Prof Steve Azaiki.

The aspirants alongside their teeming supporters on Thursday defied heavy downpour to submit their nomination and intent forms ahead of the party primaries slated for the end of the month.

The party leadership prior to the shift in the date of the submission had earlier fixed the date for the purchase and submission of the forms for Friday, 7th September, 2018.

The declaration of Barrister Ewrudjakpo for the West Senatorial District which is said to be already causing ripples in the camp of the All Progressives Congress (APC). This is no doubt due to his impeccable record of performance as the State Commissioner for Works.

Ewrudjakpo, in an interview with the newsmen shortly after the submission of his nomination form said his decision to join the race is hinged on bringing government to the grassroot, and, as well fast tracking infrastructural development in the state.


                                   
         Barrister Ewrudjakpo amidst cheers from teeming supporters


He bemoaned what he referred to as inadequate federal presence in the state, in spite of her contributions to the socioeconomic growth of the country and further stated that issues related to the state’s development needed to be addressed through restructuring and proper legislation. According to the Commissioner, his determination stems from his training and passion as a lawyer as well as the vast experience he has garnered over the years on the bench, which he intends to bring to bear in the act of law making and true representation.

The aspirant thanked the teeming youths from the Senatorial district who thronged the Party Secretariat to register their support, for the confidence reposed in him and promised not to let them down.

Speaking in the same vein, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Kombowei Benson, Hon. Douye Diri and Fred Agbedi, submitted that their individual and collective experiences as lawmakers would assist in sponsoring bills that would be beneficial to the people of the state.  


  Former Secretary to the Bayelsa State Government  Prof Steve Azaiki      arrives PDP Secretariat, Yenagoa to a rousing welcome by  supporters

      Speaker,  Bayelsa State House of Assembly,Rt. Hon. Kombowei                Benson,   addresses the press.

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