2019 Election: Dickson task youth to shun violence


Posted By Tony Okechukwu
Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson has implored youths to be wary of criminals and cultists masquerading as politicians ahead of 2019 elections.
Dickson said the sole motivation of such unscrupulous characters was to destabilise and subvert his administration’s achievements.
The governor, who spoke at a media chat in Yenagoa, advised politicians not to overheat the polity with their campaigns, insisting that people should be free to campaign for and vote candidates of their choice. He said Bayelsa was one of the safest and most stable in the country because his administration invested in security.
Dickson urged parents and guardians to monitor their wards as the government had intensified the campaign against cultism and drug abuse.
The governor commended the security services for their determination and commitment to the safety and well-being of the citizenry.
He said: “Bayelsa remains one of the safest and most stable states in this region, and in Nigeria. This is because of a lot of factors and measures put in place by this administration. The leadership has shown maturity in managing things, even matters that are provocative.
“I laud the people for their peaceful disposition and commitment to peace and order. Though there are few challenges that are quite troubling, such as cultism and drug abuse, particularly as it involves young people, the security services are doing their best to ensure the state is safe and stable for the people, especially during this yuletide.
“Political, traditional, community and religious leaders should mobilise people to ensure and promote peaceful co-existence. I also urge those taking advantage of lapses in the security and structural imbalances and weak judicial system to desist…”

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