Former President Goodluck Jonathan says he brought Seriake Dickson, Governor of Bayelsa State, into the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and there is no discord between both of them, contrary to rumours making the rounds.
Jonathan said this when Dickson led a delegation of officials of the State government on a condolence visit following the death of Lot Ogiasa, the Paramount Ruler of Otuoke kingdom.
He said rumours that he had fallen out with Dickson were the handiwork of people who don’t wish both of them well, thereby creating a crisis where none existed.
“There is no way I can sit anywhere and plan evil against Bayelsa or the Governor,” Jonathan said.
“When I was dreaming of becoming a governor, Dickson was amongst the very few in the meetings we were holding; although he was not in the PDP, he opted to help.
“He said he didn’t want to be in the PDP but I virtually forced him to join PDP.
“When I became Governor, I appointed Dickson Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General and that was how he joined PDP and later became a member of House of Representatives and so on. There is no way I will break my relationship with the Governor.”
Speaking in like manner, Dickson said his political history would not be complete without the mentioning of Jonathan’s name.
“Both of us have come a long way. My personal political story cannot be complete without talking about my elder brother, Jonathan,” Dickson said.
“He also knows that I made little contribution that is recorded in the political chapter of his life.”
Dickson wondered why some people were bent on destroying the good rapport he enjoys with Jonathan, even when both of them are not running for any political office.
On the deceased paramount ruler, Dickson said he counts himself as a member of the family, hence his demise feels like a personal loss to him.
”We are here in full force as we have always done to commiserate with you, my elder brother, leader and the Ogiasa family in this hour of bereavement,” he said. “We pray God to grant the Ogiasa eternal repose,.”