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Dickson Picks Ex-Military Officer As Running Mate, PDP Submits List To INEC

December 8, 2011

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Bayelsa State, Mr. Henry Dickson, has picked Rear Admiral John Gboribiogha Jonah (Rtd), as his running mate.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Bayelsa State, Mr. Henry Dickson, has picked Rear Admiral John Gboribiogha Jonah (Rtd), as his running mate.

 

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The party has already submitted both names to the Independent National Electoral Commission for the election, which is scheduled for February 2012.

The decision to submit their names on the gubernatorial ticket was taken at the meeting of the members of the National Working Committee of the party which was held in Abuja on Wednesday night.

A statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Prof. Rufai Alkali, confirmed the story.

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“This submission brings to a close all issues concerning gubernatorial nominations in Bayelsa State,” he said in a statement.  “The PDP wishes to thank all stakeholders, leaders and members who contributed to the success of this nomination process.”

He urged stakeholders and party members in the state urged to rally round their flag bearers to ensuring convincing victory.
 

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