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By Gabriel Ukuta  Former agitators under the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) Phases 1, 2, and 3 in Bayelsa State have declared their support for Hon. Selekebina Saboh as their preferred candidate for the Sagbama/Ekeremor Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives in the 2027 general elections. The endorsement was made during a gathering of ex-agitators from Sagbama and Ekeremor Local Government Areas, where the leaders described Hon. Saboh as a philanthropist, seasoned politician, and community leader with the vision and capacity to deliver quality representation for the constituency. Speaking on behalf of the group, the ex-agitators said their decision was based on Hon. Saboh’s track record of leadership, integrity, and grassroots acceptance. They noted that he had shown capacity in positions of trust, including as chairman of Ekeremor Local Government Area, and has remained consistent in his commitment to the development of Bayelsa West. “Hon. Selekebina Saboh...

 By Gabriel Ukuta Ekeremor, Bayelsa State – Tension flared yesterday at the Ekeremor Agenda Meeting held in Ekeremor main town, as 25 Community Development Committee (CDC) Chairmen staged a dramatic walkout in protest against what they described as an “alleged zoning agenda” being pushed by a self-acclaimed political group. The CDC Chairmen, who represent communities across Ekeremor Local Government Area, said their decision to exit the meeting was borne out of loyalty and solidarity with Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, the Senator representing Bayelsa West. Shortly after the walkout, the Chairmen convened a press briefing where they reiterated their unwavering support for Senator Dickson’s reelection bid. They insisted that his track record of quality representation, people-oriented leadership, and consistent advocacy for Bayelsa West made him the right choice to continue at the National Assembly. “Supporting Senator Dickson’s reelection is a step in the right direction,” the CDC l...

By Gabriel Ukuta  In Bayelsa West and across Bayelsa State, one name continues to echo with warmth, gratitude, and unshakable loyalty: Senator Henry Seriake Dickson. To his people, he is not just a politician or public office holder; he is a father, a bridge builder, and a servant-leader who has never forgotten his roots. From his days as Governor to his current role in the Senate, Dickson has remained steadfast in one mission—to lift his people, empower the weak, and give hope to the hopeless. Even when the state faced one of the harshest recessions in Nigeria’s history, and resources were painfully scarce, Dickson never abandoned his vision. He tightened his belt and stretched the little that came into the state to bring visible development. Schools, hospitals, roads, and bridges sprang up under his watch, turning Bayelsa into what many called “a construction site,” even in the face of economic hardship. But what endears Dickson most to the people is not just the concrete project...

By Gabriel Ukuta  Yenagoa – The Niger Delta Ex-agitators Forum (Bayelsa West Phase 1, 2 & 3) has officially endorsed Senator Henry Seriake Dickson to return to the Senate in 2027, declaring him the unanimous choice of the Ijaw Nation and Bayelsa West people for continued quality representation. In a statement signed by Generals Aso Tambo Kpala, Jerimiah Timothy VIP, Alhaji Letugbene, Stephen Okiemo, Dengo Benin, Gowon Abenzi, Ebide Brown, and Julius Belemu, the ex-agitators commended Senator Dickson for his “relentless, fearless and courageous” leadership, both in Bayelsa West and nationally. The Forum praised Dickson for standing firm on issues of democracy and governance, citing his strong condemnation of the political crisis in Rivers State involving Governor Sim Fubara, as well as his defense of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan during her controversial suspension from the Senate. “Senator Henry Seriake Dickson has shown that he is capable of speaking truth to power, even at ...

 By Gabriel Ukuta  Community leaders across Bayelsa West have braved a heavy downpour to declare strong support for Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, the Senator representing Bayelsa West Senatorial District. In Ekeremor Local Government Area, Community Development Committee (CDC) chairmen, who had earlier passed a vote of confidence in Senator Dickson, came together in Isampou community to formally inaugurate the Ofurumapepe Community Leaders Forum, an NGO dedicated to mobilizing grassroots support for the lawmaker. The event, described by participants as a turning point in the political history of the area, witnessed chairmen from various communities unanimously endorsing Senator Dickson. They hailed him as a nationalist committed to advancing the interest of the Ijaw Nation and the Niger Delta at large. Similarly, CDC chairmen from Sagbama Local Government Area convened in Toru-Orua, where they also passed a vote of confidence in Senator Dickson. During the meeting, the leader...

  By Gabriel Ukuta, Lawson Ebinyo Ayamah When Senator Henry Seriake Dickson took the oath of office as Governor of Bayelsa State on February 14, 2012, he made a bold promise: to transform Bayelsa into a modern state and a hub of development. Eight years later, his Restoration Government left behind what many now call a “concrete legacy”—a Bayelsa that had literally become a construction site, dotted with world-class facilities in roads, education, healthcare, agriculture, public service, and more. His administration delivered prudent Management and Practical Leadership. Dickson distinguished himself by resisting political extravagance and fanfare. Unlike many leaders who thrive on elaborate commissioning ceremonies, he quietly completed people-oriented projects and put them to use without unnecessary publicity.  Even at a time when Nigeria was in the grip of a deep economic recession. Oil revenues—the lifeblood of Bayelsa’s economy—had plummeted, leaving the state with meager ...

   By Gabriel Ukuta In a political terrain that is often characterized by lofty promises, unfulfilled pledges, and leaders who drift away from their people once elected into office. Senator Henry Seriake Dickson in the midst of this familiar pattern, has carved out a reputation that sets him apart: he is a promise-keeper, a leader who matches words with action, and a representative deeply rooted in the lives of his people. This unique approach to politics is precisely why certain political actors in Bayelsa West often attempt to detract from his leadership. His style of governance and representation is not built on empty slogans but on visible results, loyalty to his people, and consistency in fulfilling his commitments. Such authenticity in leadership naturally unsettles those whose politics thrives on deception and opportunism. At the National Assembly, Senator Dickson has continued to distinguish himself. His voice is firm and consistent on issues that concern not only Baye...