Bayelsa guber: Former minister slams Mrs Jonathan over moves to stop Dickson

A former Minister of Petroleum Resources under late Gen Sani Abacha, Chief Dan Etete has warned the First Lady, Mrs Patience Jonathan over alleged moves to scuttle the second term ambition of Governor Henry Seriake Dickson.

Etete who spoke over the weekend during the celebration of his 70th birthday asked Mrs Jonathan to stop meddling in the affairs of Bayelsa state.

He accused Mrs Jonathan of being “jealous” of the laudable achievements of the Dickson led administration.

Etete said he is ready to lead the fight against Mrs Jonathan to stop sabotaging the government of the state.

While expressing surprise on who appointed Mrs Jonathan to determine who becomes Governor of the state, he stated that she should be concerned about the re-election of President Goodluck Jonathan.

“I am using this opportunity to warn the First Lady not to make the mistake of trying to dislodge Governor Dickson. It is a known fact that Dickson has performed beyond the expectation of most Bayelsans, and that out of nothing but sheer jealousy the First Lady and her cheerleaders want him out to pave way for their selfish interests. We have Governor Dickson working his heart out to galvanize support for President Jonathan’s second term in office. On the other hand, the First Lady is aligning with all the opposition elements in the state to create crisis for the young governor” he said.

Elder statesman and foremost Ijaw leader, ChiefEdwin Clark speaking at the event endorsed Dickson for second term.