Bayelsa state Governor, Henry Seriake Dickson has received a report presented by "Save Ijaw Nation Group" on electoral violence that characterised the election which led to loss of lives and property in Southern Ijaw, other localities within the Bayelsa State.
President of Movement for Egalitarian Society in Africa, Mr Olufemi Lawson who spoke on behalf of observer...s and NGO's that monitored the Dec 5, 2015 and Jan 9th 2016/election, lauded Dickson for his calm disposition, recalling how the Governor was on radio hourly, appealing for calm from supporters,party faithfuls and citizens despite continuous provocation during polls.
Lawson said, the report which will be forwarded to Amnesty International contains pictorial evidence, statements given by eye witnesses and families of victims cut down in their prime during the election.
He urged the Governor not to relent in seeking justice, so as to serve as a deterrent and also forestall further bloodbath during subsequent election in the state. In his response, Gov Dickson in an emotion laden voice, recalled the unfortunate mayhem unleashed on Innocent Bayelsans during the polls, assuring all of Justice for victims. Dickson thanked the group for the comprehensive report, adding that a committee will be set up and those found culpable will be prosecuted by law.
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