Dickson cautions defecting Sylva loyalists
Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, has warned former loyalists of the former governor of the state, Timipre Sylva against ‘’jumping the gun and being in a hurry to pursue their ambitions’’.
The Governor who gave the warning at the official reception of Sylva’s former deputy, Werinipre Seibarugu, and his other loyalists into the PDP in Bayelsa at the weekend, promised them proper integration into the party.
He described as “regrettable” the decision by the former governor of the State, Chief Timipre Sylva, to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying such action was unfortunate.
Dickson said though the action of Sylva was within his right, it was lacking in patience as a loyal party man. He urged the former loyalists of Sylva to prevail on him to return to the PDP.
“What you are doing is right. What unites us is much more bigger than party affiliations. It is unfortunate that my good friend and your former boss took the path he had taken. Though regrettable, it was within his rights. We are delighted that you have decided to come back to strengthen your party. Every party is as strong as its members,” he said.
Sylva’s former Deputy, Werinipre Seibarugu, said though they took the removal of Sylva, in good faith, they found it disturbing that they were treated like outcasts by the PDP.
He noted that recent events including the declaration by Chief Sylva for the APC had prompted the former aides under the aegis of the Ex-Bayelsa Government officials Forum, to debunk the impression that the former Governor defected with his former aides and appointees.