Former President Goodluck Jonathan returned to the stump on Saturday for incumbent Bayelsa Governor Seriake Dickson, who faces a re-election battle.
Jonathan told the Bayelsa people that re-electing Dickson is only the right thing to do and warned them to be wary of politicians whose stock in trade is to peddle lies.
“For the Bayelsa young people, do not be carried away by politicians. Politicians are people of many words, they go to so many places, talking to so many people and telling so many lies,” he said.
“Do not listen to what people say, but assess what people have done over the period.
“Most of the candidates are well known to you, so it is the choice of Bayelsa young people to vote for development of this state or to vote for the retrogression of this state. It is the choice of Bayelsa young people to vote for education of our youths or to vote for the retrogression of our young people.
“The choice is ours and I think you will think beyond yourselves. At our age, we are looking down, we are not looking up, whether you like it or not.
“So, think about your children and your grandchildren, think about building a state for your children and grandchildren, do not think about what you will swallow in the morning.”
The Bayelsa governorship election holds next Saturday and Jonathan told his audience that Dickson has done enough to be re-elected.
“I believe that the steps so far taken by Dickson has shown that he wants development of this state,” he said.
“Dickson has encouraged development in this state. He is committed, he has that vision and all the projects he has been carrying out show that the young man is seeing Bayelsa beyond today. No leader can change a nation if you do not see beyond your nose.
“I am telling the young people, this election is not for Jonathan and Dickson, the election is for you to vote for your liberation, to live in peace and to live in developed society.”
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