Bayelsa Gov. Seriake Dickson tells Patience Jonathan it's safe to come to Bayelsa

Earlier in the week, there were reports of a youth group threatening the wife of the presiden, Dame Patience Jonathan, if she ever visited her husband's hometown, Bayelsa. The group, simply known as, ‘Bayelsa Youth Vanguard’ captioned their article “Don’t come to Bayelsa, youths tell Patience Jonathan” and it was  published in some national dailies on Friday, 16th of January, 2015.

Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson has strongly condemned the statement by the youth group, stressing that, the State will remain home to President Goodluck Jonathan, his wife, Dame Patience and every citizen of the country.

The Governor also said that the Bayelsa government and its people, will at all times, accord President Goodluck Jonathan, his wife, Dame Patience and other members of the first family their due honour, respect and reception in the State, as they have always done. He also said it is the responsibility of the government to ensure the safety and well being of members of the first family, especially during visits and other related activities within and outside the state.

Governor Dickson described the publication as most unfortunate and uncalled for and he warned groups planning to cause any breach of the peace by attacking the First Lady to have a rethink. He also warned those who wanted to sow seeds of discord to steer clear, as the security agencies have been alerted to deal with anybody who tries to disrupt the planned PDP campaign rally slated for the 5th of next month in Yenagoa.

He expressed regret over the embarrassment the said publication would have caused the First family and urged the general public to disregard the publication in its entirety, as it was coming from the opposition.