PDP Stakeholders Condemn Attacks On Senator Ewrujapko

– Some members of PDP in Bayelsa condemns the insistence of Governor Dickson to force Senator Erwrujakpo on them as running mate to Diri

– Bayelsa West Senatorial district is at an advantageous position in producing the next deputy governor of the state

– We express our confidence in Senator Lawrence Ewrujakpo as a dependable ally to every progressive Bayelsan

 

Some of the Peoples democratic party(PDP) members have condemned the earlier insistence by Dickson and some party chieftains that Erwrujakpo, who hails from his Sagbama Local Government Area should be Diri’s running mate.

Governor Dickson convened a stakeholders’ meeting to review the decision within the September 23 time frame for substitution of candidates.

The stakeholders issued a statement through their Co-convener Mr Ogorika Kakandar, said the people of Bayelsa seemed to have forgotten so quickly the work and service oriented attributes of the senator when he was the commissioner for Works and Infrastructure.

Kakandar said: “Bayelsa West Senatorial district is at an advantageous position in producing the next deputy governor of the state. This informed the PDP leadership’s nomination of Senator Lawrence Ewrujakpo.

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“The senator hails from Ofoni community in Sagbama LGA of Bayelsa state, a proud son of Tarakiri clan, born on the 5th of September 1965. His insatiable quest for knowledge and versatility caused him to acquire various academic degrees as well as tremendously impact lives wherever he finds himself making him a valuable team player, admired by all.

“We express our confidence in Senator Lawrence Ewrujakpo as a dependable ally to every progressive Bayelsan, a symbol of inspiration and a servant-leader who gives hope to followers. We urge eligible voters and Bayelsans to rally round and offer their maximum support to Sen. Douye Diri and Sen. Lawrence Ewrujakpo as the candidate and running mate.”

Meanwhile, the former PDP ward chairmen under the auspices of The Patriots condemned the attacks on Ewrujakpo, said it was unwarranted and disappointing.