Both new and immediate past governors of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri and Seriake Dickson, reacted speedily to Wednesday’s refusal of the Supreme Court to reverse itself on the application for review of its February 13 judgement nullifying the election of David Lyon as the state chief executive.
While Diri described Wednesday’s landmark ruling by the apex court as an affirmation of God’s judgment which paved the way for him to Bayelsa State Government House, Dickson, on his part, maintained that the Supreme Court decision “only averted a catastrophe that was waiting to erupt in Bayelsa State.”
In a statement by his acting Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Alabrah, Diri waved the olive branch, declaring there was no victor no vanquished. His victory, the new governor said, was for all the people of the state, regardless of party affiliation.
Praising the “courage and sagacity” of the Supreme Court justices in affirming their earlier judgement of February 13, 2020, the new governor said: “Once again, I describe myself as a miracle governor. So, the Supreme Court just affirmed the judgement of the Almighty God, who made it possible for me to become the governor of Bayelsa State.
“For me, there is no victor no vanquished as the victory is for all Bayelsans. It is not a winner takes all.
“My message is that of reconciliation as I will run an all-inclusive government. Let everyone that is aggrieved sheathe their swords. Let us think about Bayelsa first and ourselves last. By this judgement, it is clear the final hurdle has been cleared.”