EKEREMOR LEADERS BACK DICKSON AND NDC, CITE ROAD PROJECT

A delegation of political leaders, women and youth representatives from Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State has endorsed Senator Seriake Dickson and Nigeria Democratic Congress candidates ahead of the forthcoming elections.

The delegation announced its support during a solidarity visit to the former governor at his country home in Toru-Orua.

Ekeremor NDC Caucus Chairman, Chief Suru Oyarede, said Dickson’s construction of the Sagbama-Ekeremor road remained a major reason for their backing.

He credited the project with improving access to the area and creating economic opportunities, while praising Dickson’s representation of Bayelsa West in the Senate.

Oyarede said the delegation’s support extended to other NDC candidates.

Bayelsa NDC Caucus Chairman, Dr Oyovwi Osusu, welcomed the endorsement and called for continued cooperation between Sagbama and Ekeremor, the two local government areas that make up Bayelsa West Senatorial District.

He said the political relationship should remain mutually supportive regardless of which area held leadership positions.

Responding, Dickson thanked the delegation and expressed confidence in the party’s electoral prospects.

He alleged that supporters faced intimidation and inducement, alongside economic hardship and insecurity, which he blamed on the APC-led state government.

Dickson urged voters to remain peaceful and vigilant, protect their votes and resist attempts to manipulate election results.

He also called on security agencies and the Independent National Electoral Commission to uphold a credible process and respect voters’ choices.