Bayelsa State House of Assembly has endorsed the re-election bid of Governor Timipre Sylva in next year’s governorship election in the state. In a document jointly signed by all 24 members of the Peoples Democratic Party-dominated Assembly, including the three members from the opposition Labour Party, KOWA Party, and Progressive Peoples Alliance, the House said its support for the governor was based on his excellent record of performance in the last four years.
The document, titled “On Sylva We Stand,” reads, “We, the elected representatives of the Bayelsa people in the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, hereby endorse the re-election of Chief Timipre Sylva in next year’s governorship election in the state.
“Governor Sylva’s performance stands him out. Over the last four years, we have come to know him as not just an alternative to the coterie of contenders for the exalted position of Bayelsa State Governor, but the one we earnestly need now to lead us in our collective voyage to the future we all desire. We are happy with what we have seen.
“We have been impressed with Sylva’s wide knowledge, foresight, and clear understanding of the peculiar nature of our state and its people. These qualities of his have been apparent in the many development programmes of his government, which have put our Glory of All Lands ahead in several social, economic, and political spheres.”
The legislators noted the contribution of the Sylva government to the current amnesty programme of the federal government, which has encouraged the hitherto agitated youth of the oil-rich Niger Delta to turn their backs on armed struggle and embrace peace.
“The amnesty programme, which actually had its roots in our state, is not only a huge success but is celebrated within the comity of civilised nations as Nigeria’s contribution to the global search for peace,” they stated.
They also highlighted the vast infrastructural transformation programme of the Sylva administration, saying, “We are proud to be associated with a governor that has made Yenagoa, our state capital, one of the best lit at night in Nigeria, given Bayelsa State one of the best health institutions in the country, and given our youth one of the most robust human development programmes in the country.
“Under Sylva, we see a promising future for our Bayelsa State. We must allow this promise to continue to blossom.”
The endorsement was signed by Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Nestor Binabo (SALGA II), PDP; Deputy Speaker, Hon. Fini Angaye (KOLGA II), PDP; Leader, Hon. Amalanyo Yousuo (BALGA II), PDP; Chief Whip, Hon. Konbowei Benson (SILGA IV), PDP; Deputy Leader, Hon. Agatha Goma (EKELGA I), PDP; and Deputy Whip, Hon. Igrubia Walaman (OGBIA III) PDP.
The following members also signed the document endorsing Sylva’s second term: Hon. Obolo M. Boubou (SILGA II), PDP; Hon. Daniel Igali (SILGA III), PDP; Hon. Dorgu Kuroahegha (SILGA I), PDP; Hon. Empere Bamua (SALGA III), PDP; Hon. Akpe Peter (SALGA I), PDP; Hon. Omekwe Azibola (OGBIA I), PDP; Hon. Emoto Obedient (OGBIA II), PDP; Hon. Alfred Egba (YELGA I), PDP; Hon. Emelah Gentle (YELGA III), PDP; Hon. Fekeoweimo Ebipadei (YELGA II), PDP; Hon. Omonibeke Kemelayefa (EKELGA II), PDP; Hon. Obuebite Jonathan (NEMBE I), PDP; Hon. Ayobegha James (NEMBE II), PDP; Hon. Obiene Iniyobio (NEMBE III), PDP; and Hon. Sam-Ateke Victor (BRASS I), PDP.
The following opposition members of the Assembly signed the endorsement: Minority Leader, Hon. Ingobere Abraham (BRASS III), KOWA Party; Minority Whip, Hon. Aprezi Victor (EKELGA III), PPA; and Deputy Minority Leader, Hon Isenah Tonye (KIOLGA I), LP.
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