governorship election in Bayelsa State may go a long way
in determining the future political relevance of former
President Goodluck Jonathan.
Jonathan, an indigene of Bayelsa State from Ogbia council
area was defeated at the last presidential election by the
candidate of the All Progressive Congress, APC,
Muhammadu Buhari.
Though
Jonathan has
lived a relatively
quiet life since
leaving office,
shuttling
between his
Otuoke country
home and Abuja
and appearing
twice at PDP
events, such as
the party
primary where
the incumbent
Governor,
Seriake Dickson,
was affirmed as
the party
candidate for
today’s polls and
the mega rally
where Dickson
was presented
the party flag, he is expected to lead some other members
of the party from his Otuoke ward to cast their votes.
For Jonathan, combating the APC challenge may prove to
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