APC Guber Candidate Hon. lyon laments epileptic power supply in Bayelsa

The people of Epie/Atissa in Yenagoa local government area of Bayelsa State have expressed their full support for the governorship candidate of the All progressives Congress, Hon. David Lyon in the forthcoming November 16th Governorship elections in the State.

APC Guber Candidate Hon. David Lyon Promises to Turn Epie Creek to Tourist Site when Elected as Governor of Bayelsa

This was made known when the party continued its campaign tour of the local government area to galvanize support and endorsement for its candidate.

Speaking at the palace of HRM King Malla Sasime, the Obenibe II of Epie Kingdom to seek for royal blessings and endorsement, the APC candidate David Lyon, stated that though he hails from Southern Ijaw local government Area, he is a son of Epie/Attisa pointing out that he started life as a young man in the st Peter area of Yenagoa later moved to Opolo and now Igbogene, noting that he has Indeed been blessed in the land of Yenagoa.

Hon. Lyon stated that as a worthy son he came to present himself to his fathers, first to tell them  first hand that he is contesting for the number one seat in the State come November 16, and to seek blessings and endorsement from the royal fathers.

The APC candidate stated that he has always had respect for traditional leadership and would continue to hold the royal stool with the highest esteem it deserves.

Hon Lyon assured the people of Igbogene that he will continue to maintain his Igbogene residence even when elected into office to support the people and join hands with them to develop the community.

Hon. Lyon who expressed sadness over the epileptic power supply, lack of potable water and the devastating problem of insecurity in the capital city, promised to engage traditional rulers, technocrats and other well-meaning Bayelsans to change the face of Yenagoa.

Responding, HRM King Malla Sasime, described Hon Lyon as a worthy son of Igbogene who has touched the lives of many, noting that with his philanthropic disposition, he is truly the right person to navigate Bayelsa to greatness.

He noted that many politicians have come with fantastic promises without fulfilling any of them and commended Hon. David Lyon for his honest show of regard for mankind.

HRM Sasime who couldn’t hold back his excitement remarked, “I am glad that this is happening now for me to witness. I give you my unreserved blessings and I task you to return with victory for us to celebrate.”

Arriving at Agudama , where a mammoth crowd was waiting , the campaign train was received by different groups made up of youths, women and the old.

Speaking at the rally in Agudama, Comrade I. O. Prudence, the Youth president of Agudama Community assured the APC of the unflinching allegiance of the entire people of Agudama, especially the Youths.

Also speaking, Chief Mrs Dienize Patterson Ogon, Women leader of Agudama Epie Community on behalf of the women of Agudama pledged total support for Hon David Lyon and used the occasion to appeal to him not to forget their commitments when he emerges as the Governor of Bayelsa State.

An APC stalwart, Chief Godknows Powell who spoke in the Epie language, called the entire yenagoa ward 5 to vote for Hon Lyon, noting that with Lyon Agudama shall feel the presence of government…

The entire elders of Agudama who came out in their numbers to present gift items,  likened David Lyon to the biblical David who was very timely in confronting and defeating Goliath, noting that David Lyon has come in like manner to rescue Bayelsa from its present state.

Hon. Lyon also visited Opolo, to pledge his commitment to serve Bayelsans 

At Ogbogoro-Attisa, Hon Lyon visited the Palace of HRM, King Godwin G. Igodo to solicit royal blessings from the people of Attisa Kingdom  

The people of Atissa called on David Lyon to rescue their communities which are on the verge of being  washed away by perennial erosion, noting that successive administrations have failed  to  come to their aid .

They also expressed displeasure over the deplorable state of schools across Attisa land, noting that the neglect by the government was unbearable.

The people also accused past governments of illegal and compulsory acquisition of their farm lands, stressing that in most cases necessary compensations are delayed or denied.

Responding Hon Lyon noted that he was very much acquainted with the plight of the people, emphasizing that when voted into office, the present challenges will only turn out to be the jokes of tomorrow.

Hon. Lyon who thanked the Epie/Attisa people and the entire Yenagoa LGA for their overwhelming reception and endorsement, promised not to fail the people when elected into office.

He bemoaned the present state of Yenagoa, describing it as the perpetuation of bad leadership, noting that, as the landlord of the State Capital, the people of Yenagoa are major stakeholders in the State.

He remarked that Bayelsans have been hoodwinked by politicians who always come with flowery language without achieving anything beyond rhetoric.

He pledged to transform the Epie Creek into a tourist center and expressed displeasure over the abandoned Glory Drive which was started before the emergence of the outgoing administration in 2012, noting that the road will be given adequate attention and completed when elected into office

Hon. Lyon who also mentioned the abandoned Five-Star hotel and other such projects abandoned in the state, noted that they have now become monuments of shame to the State and promised that when voted into office, he shall address these problems and urged the people to cast their votes and stand to defend their votes.

Hon Lyon regretted that Over 91 billion Naira has been expended on an airport project which presently will not add any notable economic value to the State, pointing out that with that amount of money, he’ll transform the Capital City.

The campaign train also visited Famgbe community where the candidate Hon. David Lyon pledged to serve Bayelsans and promised to transform Yenagoa into a modern city with needed amenities.

Speaking at Amarata, Hon Natus, reminded the civil servants whose promotions have been stunted and the pensioners who have been neglected due to bad leadership, calling on them to vote for the APC, to put an end to all these evils in Bayelsa State.

Also speaking, a woman leader in Amarata decried the perils the present administration has subjected the people of Bayelsa to, noting that they shall massively vote for the APC to change the current devastating condition.

Hon. Edison Sorgwe, the youth leader of the APC described the PDP standard bearer as an insolent individual who lacks respect for the people of Yenagoa and called on the people to massively vote for David Lyon.

Chief Noble Akenge, described the campaigns as mere ritual, noting that the election has already been won by the APC.

Hon. Chubby Ben-Walson, a former Mayor of Yenagoa City Council speaking in his native tongue called the people of Epie/Attisa to vote for the APC.

Also speaking Chief Dekivie Ikiogha, enjoined the people to vote for the APC to attract meaningful development to the State Capital. He noted that the current situation of Yenagoa fails to meet what a State Capital should be.

Rt. Hon. Seibarogu who noted that Yenagoa LGA has unanimously endorse David Lyon, remarked that this decision did not come as a surprise as the PDP has  failed Bayelsans.

The communities visited include Igbogene, Agudama, Opolo, Obogoro, Famgbe, St Peters Ovom, Amarata and Agbura, all in the state capital.

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