Henry Seriake Dickson Denies Defection

Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, former Governor of Nigeria — Bayelsa State, has publicly denied circulating reports that he defected from the Nigeria — People s Democratic Party to the Nigeria — African Democratic Congress. Through his media aide, Ajiri Daniels, Henry Seriake Dickson affirmed his continued loyalty to the Nigeria — People s Democratic Party, stating that any future political decisions would be made after wide consultation. He explained that his temporary withdrawal from political activities was due to a period of mourning following the death of Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo of Nigeria — Bayelsa State. Henry Seriake Dickson, a known critic of the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress and President Bola Tinubu, also reiterated his stance against joining the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress. The rumors were partly fueled by the previous defection of his successor, Governor Douye Diri, from the Nigeria — People s Democratic Party to the Nigeria — African Democratic Congress.