Alaibe joins Bayelsa guber race
The Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta Affairs, Timi
Alaibe has joined the governorship race in Bayelsa on the platform of
Peoples Democratic Party. Associates and friends of Mr. Alaibe from the
state were reported to have contributed money to purchase the
nomination form for him, claiming that the former NDDC chief had been
reluctant to contest the election. A group,Grassroots Initiative for
Peace and Social Orientation (GIPSO), has also issued a statement
saying Mr. Alaibe’s decision is the best thing to happen to the state.
Executive Director of GIPSO, Akinaka Richard, told newsmen in Yenagoa
on Sunday that the people of Bayelsa should have the choice to choose
their leaders. He said it is now left for the people to choose someone
that will stop the stagnation of the last four years. According to him,
“We are overjoyed by the news. If the people of Bayelsa want
change,they must effect the change. ‘‘If the people of Bayelsa are
dissatisfied with the situation in the state, the time for change has
started. We are very much delighted that Alaibe has decided to run.”
Mr. Alaibe contested the same position with former state governor,
Diepreye Alamieyeseigha in 2003 and also attempted it in 2007 but later
backed out.
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