In response to the dissenting voices against the nomination of Mrs Nimi Akinkugbe as Ambassador by President Buhari, I wrote an article calling for the defense of the Nigerian Woman.
“In defense of The Nigerian Woman” by Henry Seriake Dickson
To God be all the glory! Thank you Bayelsans for the love and support you showed me this past 8 years. I am fallible human and could have made mistakes in those whole 8 years of my leadership,
@OfficialPDPNig
@DemolaRewaju
@thecableng
I congratulate the former Vice President of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, now the presidential candidate of our great party PDP for the 2019 presidential election over his resounding victory in a free, fair, transparent and credible primary election.
@benmurraybruce
@realFFK
I welcome all our brothers back to our great Party the PDP, and I urge the rest to return soon too. The umbrella is big enough for all of us.
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@atiku
@benmurraybruce
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I led my Brother Governors to a consultative meeting with some of the presidential aspirants of our great party to show support for their display of maturity and spirit of sportsmanship after the Port-Harcourt Convention.
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@OfficialPDPNig
@DemolaRewaju
@atiku
I am in Makurdi to condole with the government and good people of Benue State over the killings as well as show solidarity with Governor Samuel Ortom. I, on this note, call for the protection of democratic institutions in Nigeria.
@benmurraybruce
@renoomokri
@DemolaRewaju
This evening, it was a pleasure to have received His Excellency, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, Governor of Delta State and Vice Presidential candidate of our party, who visited me at my residence to compare notes on political developments in the South-South and our party in general.
Today I have endorsed the
#RiseForBayelsa
campaign – a global campaign against oil spills in Bayelsa. I believe it is essential that we speak up against the devastating impact that multinational oil companies have had in Bayelsa State.
This evening, His Excellency, the Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri visited me as he usually does when he is in Abuja and to also use the opportunity to present his certificate of return issued by INEC on his recent victory at the Gubernatorial poll.
On behalf of my family, the entire Bayelsa West Senatorial district, and the esteemed elders of the Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP), I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Governor Duoye Diri and his deputy Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo on their resounding victory in the -
I congratulate my brother and friend Godwin Obaseki
@GovernorObaseki
and his deputy Philip Shuaibu on their re-election as the Governor and Deputy Governor of Edo State.
My morning was well spent yesterday with no other than Baba Obasanjo himself. May God continue to keep you healthy for us so we can continue to tap from your wealth of experience. I am most grateful, Sir!
@benmurraybruce
@thecableng
@OfficialPDPNig
Former Governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency Chief Henry Seriake Dickson has appointed Mr
@BrianJDennis
as his Senior Special Assistant and Mr. Lawson Ebinyo Ayamah as his Special Assistant on New Media.
I thank the Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, who on Friday flew round some parts of Bayelsa to assess the flood situation in the State. It was heart-warming to see the VP describe it as a major disaster and proffering steps to prevent a recurrence in the future.
I am delighted to have our former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, join me in the Monthly Praise Night last night while on his routine check up at our world class Diagnostic Center in line with his promise when he officially commissioned the center a couple of months back.
It is with a heavy heart, but with trust in God, dt I announce the passing on of my dear mother, Mrs Goldcoast Dickson. She died of cancer on the 8th of Aug 2018 at the University of Texas,
M. D. Anderson Cancer centre, Houston, where she had been receiving treatment. Aged72 yrs
The outcome of the PDP Gubernatorial Primaries in Osun State today is another victory for the People's Democratic Party. I congratulate all the Gubernatorial candidates for their commitment. We will all come together and support Senator Nurudin Ademola Adeleke.
Yesterday evening, I paid a congratulatory visit to His Excellency,
@atiku
who emerged flag bearer at our keenly contested presidential primaries yesterday.
Clearly, the PDP has once again shown the way and our determination to unite, rebuild and rescue Nigeria is on course.
Senator Ike Ekweremadu, Deputy Senate President , paid me a condolence visit today at my country home in Toru-Orua.
Thank you my countryman for the sympathy you have shown. Your support at this time is greatly appreciated.
@iamekweremadu
@OfficialPDPNig
I condemn in strong terms the recent raid on the residence of Chief Edwin Clark. It is indeed preposterous for anybody to associate Pa Clark, a former Federal Commissioner,Senator and a Leader of his people with gunrunning at the age of 92.This is sad.
@benmurraybruce
@renoomokri
It has been quite fulfilling retiring to my farm, a vocation I am very passionate about. Having to personally feed the fishes every morning can indeed be quite thrilling. Loving my New life .
I congratulate Chief Sylva for his nomination as minister. By this act, president Burahi has displayed appreciation of loyalty, a virtue which I consider critical in leadership. I have worked hard to enthrone a similar political culture the past seven years in Bayelsa State.
My visit to Bauchi yesterday brought back old memories to me. Congratulations again my special brother and friend, Sen. Bala Mohammed, on the recent affirmation of your victory by the court.
I join other leaders and members of our party nationwide to welcome my brother and friend his Excellency,
@GovernorObaseki
and his deputy, Philip Shuaibu to our great party.
I have officially joined the
@OfficialPDPNig
to advance my ambition to seek re-election as Governor of Edo State.
I, as always, remain committed to engendering good governance and sustainable development of our dear state.
My family and I felicitate with the former Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido, on his birthday.
Alhaji Lamido has made commendable contributions to national development as a former Governor and in other capacities.
After several years in office, I am glad to be spending time with my family especially the children.
Today, I spent time with my Quads on their career day at school.
They are growing fast.
How time flies.
Great to be back home to Bayelsa the Glory of all lands. A fruitful day so far it has been and worth mentioning is the courtesy call by H.E. Alhaji (Dr.) Sule Lamido, CON, who is on a consultative visit to the Bayelsa State PDP.
This morning, I did my early morning exercise with some of my aides, kinsmen and admirers in my country home of Toru Orua in Sagbama Local Government Area.
In the past few days following the announcement of the death of my mother, many great people have visited me in my hometown Toru-Orua to condole with me. Today, Dr. Goodluck E. Jonathan and Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki honoured me with their presence. Truly grateful.
Senator Ibikunle Amosun, governornor of Ogun State, paid me a condolence visit at my country home in Toru-Orua. I am a descendant of the renowned Obu warrior family of Orua, and the Obu family traces it’s ancestry to the Oba Fidipote ruling House in Ijebuland, Ogun State.
I appreciate the PDP family for the successful and peaceful primaries in Bayelsa State. My commendation goes to all the aspirants who laboured in pursuit of their political ambitions. We believe there are no losers in PDP, only winners.
Congratulations Senator Ademola Adeleke. This victory is indeed for all lovers of democracy and in particular the good people of Osun state, whose stolen mandate has been restored by the last beacon of the common man.
@nnabros
@benmurraybruce
@DemolaRewaju
@OfficialPDPNig
My family and I felicitate with my dear brother and friend, the Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa
@IAOkowa
on the occasion of his 61st birthday.
The Chairman of the Northern Elders Forum, Prof. Ango Abdullahi paid me a condolence visit today in Toru Orua, my ancestral home. It was truly a humbling and rewarding sacrifice from this highly respected elder statesman, one I totally appreciate.
I join your family, friends and countless well-wishers to wish
@GEJonathan
a happy and memorable birthday as you clock 65 today.
My family and I thank God almighty for the gift of your life and for keeping you in good health.
I have just received my Certificate of Return from the National Headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission affirming me as the Senator-Elect of Bayelsa West Senatorial District.
It was quiet a moment for me listening to my leader chief Bode George at his residence in Lagos today. Loosing a child can never be easy. May the Lord console you and your family.
My brother and colleague HE Peter Fayose. Your heartfelt condolences are appreciated in this difficult time. Thank you very much for your thoughtfulness!
It feels good to start the day with exercise. I am gradually making it an everyday thing. Indeed health is wealth. I will keep supporting the youth of my community in this regard.
Few days ago, my brother Alhaji Mohammed Abacha, son of the Late Head of State, General Sani Abacha GCFR visited to check on me. I was also honored to have spoken to our mother Dr. Mrs Maryam Abacha and I am happy that the Abacha family are doing well.
I really appreciate the former Vice president of Nigeria and a presidential aspirant, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Waziri Adamawa, for his kind words of condolence and thoughts at this time. It brings me much comfort to see you at my village, Toru Orua today.
@OfficialPDPNig
@atiku
The provision for impeachment in our Constitution is extremely a very rigorous and tortuous process . It is a constitutional process and not a political step you take simply because someone disagrees with you or defects from a political party.
I am eternally grateful to God for the courage to embark on the Bayelsa Airport project. Having officially commissioned the project yesterday.
@thecableng
@OfficialPDPNig
The support and comfort I have received during this period of grief is truly overwhelming. Chief Olujimi Kolawole Agbaje was in Toru Orua, my home town to condole with me. A perfect gentle man indeed. I truly appreciate.
Alhaji Shehu Shagari was a Compassionate leader & a very decent politician.His death is indeed a major loss to the Nation because his passing came at the time his extensive historical knowledge and vast experience of Nigeria polity would have served us.
@daily_trust
@thecableng
In the past couple of days, I have been calling to check on my fathers and leaders of our country, General Yakubu Gowon, Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, General Ibrahim Babangida, General Abdulsalami Abubakar and Former President Goodluck Jonathan.
I am so grateful for the opportunity given to me to attend this 2019/2020 legal year. This will be the last I will attend as the Governor of this our noble state, but be rest assured I will be back to active practice as soon as I hand over.
@DemolaRewaju
@thecableng
I wish to thank all my colleague governors, party chieftains, party faithful and Bayelsans in general for the huge support you gave to our party's candidate yesterday at the rally.
@OfficialPDPNig
@DemolaRewaju
@thecableng
I paid a courtesy visit to elder statesman, Prof. Ango Abdullahi in Abuja and I held a closed door consultative meeting with him on Restructuring our dear Country!
What an honour it is to have the big players in the oil industry hold their 8th Practical Nigeria Content conference in my State. I want to specially appreciate the NNPC GMD, Maikanti Baru, and the entire team at the NCDMB for their presence in Bayelsa State.
@benmurraybruce
I also Thank all our friends outside of Bayelsa who found time to grace the occasion, especially my bothers, Sen. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi, Governor Makinde of Oyo, National Assembly Members,
@thecableng
@OfficialPDPNig
@DemolaRewaju
On Wednesday, 7th Nov 2018, I signed MOU with the prestigious Uni. Of Louisville, Kentucky, USA to train critical manpowet for the newly established Bayelsa State Medical University, Yenagoa. I signed on behalf of Bayelsa people,
On Monday morning, I will be live on
@AIT_Online
Focus Nigeria to discuss key national issues especially on the root causes of Nigeria’s current security dilemma and Restructuring.
Tune in.
My heart goes out to all those affected by the recent flood in Bayelsa where several communities were submerged. My solemn promise is that as a government we will continue to do all that is within our powers to assuage the sufferings of all affected by this unfortunate incident.
This re-validatn exercise does not suggest that PDP members have lost their valid card, but this is to update our party register to account for those that are trooping in, the few that left the party and those members that have passed on since the last registn.
@benmurraybruce
Children are true blessings from God. Am so happy that now I can spend more time with my family. Thank you for your understanding throughout this years. God bless you for me.
Those involved in cattle business should be encouraged to go into ranching rather than RUGA settlement arrangement . It is heartening to note that the Federal Government has decided to heed the voice of the Nigerian people by suspending the controversial RUGA Project.
I congratulate my elder brother, the Former Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, the Odidigborigbo of Africa on the occasion of his 61st birthday.
Thank you our father and leader High Chief Raymond Dokpesi and the AIT team for your support. Your kind expression of condolence will not be forgotten and is deeply appreciated!
I thank the management and staff of the Sun Newspapers for the honor of the 2018 politician of the year award to me, even as I restate clearly that the most effective tool of politics remains dialogue .
@benmurraybruce
@OfficialPDPNig
@DemolaRewaju
I wish to emphasise that this award is to all who appreciate good, inclusive and tolerant governance; a government where political difference is not enmity; one that values law and order, constituted authority, transparency and accountability.
@benmurraybruce
@OfficialPDPNig
I really appreciate my party leadership and friends for your presence at my country home today, it gives me so much comfort to know that you all are thinking about us and your condolences are with us at this difficult time of our mothers death.
@OfficialPDPNig
I will be having a tweet meet by 12pm on Monday, 24th May to interact with the social media community and discuss key national issues.
Keep your questions. See you then.
#HSDspeaks
Mr president you are wrong.The majority of Nigeria talking about restructuring are the patriotic Nigeria.We want a Nigeria that works. A Nigeria for equal citizen, a Nigeria for the many and for few.
The call for restructuring is not to dismember the nation, but a legitimate call
Our National party Chairman, Prince Uche Secondus and all National,Zonal and State party executives and party faithfuls who took time out of their busy schedules to be part of that history.
Journey mercies as you go back.Thank you and God bless you.
@thecableng
@DemolaRewaju
I congratulate Senator Douye Diri
@iamDouyeDiri
and his deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo over the verdict of the Supreme Court which affirmed him as the duly nominated candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party for the November 16, 2019 Governorship election in Bayelsa State.
With My Deputy Governor, Rtd. Rear Admiral John Jonah, this morning. We will continue to have him in our thoughts and prayers, while praying for his quick recovery.
@DemolaRewaju
@thecableng
@PremiumTimesng
Having the time now to exercise every morning is a whole new life for me at the moment. My body needs to get back in form and I will take the advantage to make it a part of my daily life.
We cannot have a democracy without democrats.Nations are not held together by force of Arms but by shared values! Yes we are all Biafrans in Ideology not geographically
#Federalism
, Restructuring and Nation- Building.# We are all Biafra
@benmurraybruce
@renoomokri
@OfficialPDPNig
A TRIBUTE TO MY MOTHER
'... Just as she always said, if there was another life, she would love to have my siblings and I again as children, I too say, ‘if there is another life, I would have none as a mother except her’...
I thank Dr.Margaret Idahosa and Pastor Paul Adefaransin and all other men of God who found time to mark the 7th Bayelsa Annual Thanksgiving Day Anniversary with us today. May the good Lord in whose vineyard you serve reward you all richly. Amen.