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PDP PRIMARIES: BAYELSA EX-COMMISSIOBER EMBARKS ON THANK-YOU TOUR

Amgbare Ekaunkumo, Yenagoa

The former Commissioner for Information and Orientation and chieftain of People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Daniel Iworiso-Markson has embarked on a thank-you tour to the stakeholders of the Ogbia Fedeal Constituency of the just concluded House of Representatives primaries in the State.

He said his decision for the thank-you tour was informed by his brand of politics, which he said was different from the usual politics of bitterness, acrimony and vindictiveness.

Iworiso-Markson, who was one of the highly anticipated aspirants to win the ticket of the PDP, said even though he did not emerge, he thought it necessary to visit the stakeholders to appreciate them for their various individual roles.

He said it is necessary to express his gratitude to the overwhelming support he received during the process that led to the poll, while expressing disappointment for the outcome of the primary election, adding “I have accepted it in good fate and had decided to return to my private business but I will always be playing active role in the build-up to the general election”.

The ex-Bayelsa image-maker assured that he would work for the success of the party at all levels, noting that PDP remained the party to beat in the state without any doubt.

He said: “The primary election has come and gone and a winner has emerged. It is time to move on but before moving on, I thought it wise to come back to all the stakeholders that I met during my wide consultations across the state to formally say thank you to them.

“Strange as it may sound, I felt that is the way to go. Even in bad times, it is good to appreciate people. The little efforts of some of them via prayers, phone calls and messages encouraged me throughout the process which I value and hold so dearly.

“My visit to them again brings to the fore my kind of politics which is devoid of any form of bitterness. I do not begrudge even those who are not in support of me. In politics people must choose who to follow and support”.

Iworiso-Markson, who used the opportunity to again restate his commitment to the unity, peace and development of Ogbia Kingdom and Bayelsa in general, also called for support for the prosperity administration of Governor Douye Diri.

Meanwhile, he reiterates his earlier call for the arrest and prosecution of the killers of the PDP supporter in Ogbia, Micheal Isaiah, who was gunned down during the State House of Assembly primaries, stressing that only justice could assuage the bereaved families.

Some of the stakeholders lauded Iworiso-Markson for his thoughtfulness, describing him as a fine politician, who deserved the ticket of the House of Representatives but missed it narrowly for some reasons.

They noted that Ogbia would have benefitted immensely from his represenation at the Green Chambers, especially with his New Deal agenda which encompassed the needs of the people.

While wishing him well in his future political endeavors, the stakeholders promised to always show their weight of support whenever he needs them to and urged him not to relent in his pursuit of a better Ogbia kingdom.

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