A former ally of Senator Seriake Dickson, the National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Hon. Godpower Keku, has vowed to work against the interest of his erstwhile political leader and kinsman in the 2027 general elections. Hon. Keku, who is the Commissioner for Culture in Bayelsa State, served as Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the State during Senator Dickson's tenure as governor of the state.
Hon. Keku hails from the same State Constituency, local government area, and Senatorial District as Senator Dickson. He described Mr Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the NDC, as a destroyer of political parties and alleged that Mr Obi does not build parties, but instigates problems and backs out of them when internal wranglings become aggravated to the detriment of any party he belongs to.
According to Hon. Keku, politicians should be grateful to their political parties and remain consistent to avoid being stereotyped as untrustworthy and disloyal members in order to grow politically. He also alleged that Senator Dickson had once affirmed that he would not field a presidential candidate for the party in the 2027 polls, prior to the entrance of Mr Obi and Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso into the NDC.
Hon. Keku restated his loyalty to the Governor Douye Diri-led leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state and vowed to deliver all candidates of the party in his constituencies. He described himself as a "party man" and stressed that he would not betray or relent in his support for any party he belongs to.
The Commissioner for Culture in Bayelsa State boasted about the achievements of Governor Diri's administration, stating that the infrastructural and human capital development projects of the governor would campaign for the APC and ensure victory for the party in the forthcoming elections.
Hon. Keku also faulted the duo of former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), and Mr Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the NDC, over their consistent presidential ambitions. He wondered why they still want to contest in the 2027 election, especially Mr Obi, whom he described as an easy opponent to win against.
Hon. Keku concluded by stating that he and Senator Dickson are from the same political enclave and that the Senator knows him as a party man who would not work for him or any candidate of his party. He stressed that they would deliver all APC candidates in his political enclave.
Key points
- Hon. Godpower Keku vows to work against Senator Seriake Dickson's interest in the 2027 general elections.
- Hon. Keku faults Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and Mr Peter Obi over their consistent presidential ambitions.
- Hon. Keku restates his loyalty to the Governor Douye Diri-led APC leadership in Bayelsa State.
