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Seriake Dickson, Bayelsa state governor, has accused leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) of perpetrating crimes under the cover of the federal government. In a statement issued by Francis Agbo, his spokesman, the governor alleged that the federal government had been politicising national security. He said that leaders of the ruling party have taken advantage of “dysfunctional” Nigerian state to sponsor criminal activities in the country. Dickson called on President Muhammadu Buhari to personally handle security matters in other to know the specific challenges in the various states. “These APC leaders exploit the fact that Mr President is not personally involved in the handling of national security to breach national peace and security,” the statement read. “So they take advantage of the president’s attitude and the dysfunctional Nigeria state to intimidate and blackmail security agencies for their selfish interest and in the process, endanger the safety of lives and prope...

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said that there is no rift between him and Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa contrary to perceptions held by some. According to a statement issued by Francis Agbo, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Dickson on Friday in Yenagoa, Jonathan attributed the false news on a political rivalry between the duo to the handiwork of mischief makers. The statement quoted Jonathan to have gone down memory lane and recalled how he persuaded Dickson to join the Peoples Democratic Party while he was the governor of the state between December 9, 2005, and May 29, 2007. Jonathan in the statement wondered why some people were using politics to create crisis where none existed. According to the statement, Jonathan made the clarification in his Otuoke home, during a condolence visit by Dickson to commiserate with him on the death of the Paramount Ruler of Otuoke Community, King Lot Justin Ogiasa. Jonathan said, “Let me on behalf of the community thank you for makin...