President Jonathan and his wife presently in Bayelsa State for PDP ward congress

President Jonathan and his wife, Dame Patience Jonathan are currently in Bayelsa State to attend the state PDP ward congress.

 

They arrived the Bayelsa State helipad yesterday at about 1.50pm and were received by the Governor of the state, Seriake Dickson and his wife Dr. Mrs. Rachael Dickson.  Others who were there to receive the president and members of his entourage were the deputy governor, Rear Admiral John Gboribiogha Jonah (rtd), state chairman of the PDP, Col Sam Inokoba (rtd) and other top government functionaries.

 

Those who accompanied the president apart from his wife are: King Amalate Turner and President of Azikel Group, Dr. Azibapu Eruani. Security was beefed up along the route he was to pass to Otuoke

 

Apart from the State PDP ward congress taking place today, Party chieftains are also expected to use the visit of the President to resolve some contentious issues rocking the party such as zoning.  No fewer than 144 aspirant had indicated their interest to contest for the 24 member state house of assembly, the house of representatives and the senate.