Governor-elect of Bayelsa, Seriake Dickson, on Thursday said his win at the polls is an indication that there is  hope for democracy in Nigeria.

Governor Dickson made the remark at the presentation of the certificate of return to him and his Deputy Governor-elect, Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John Jonah (rtd), at the State Headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Yenagoa.

According to the Governor-elect, Nigeria cannot be a one party state if the concept of one-man-one-vote is allowed to flourish, as it will go a long way in strengthening democratic principles.

Dedicating his victory at the just concluded Governorship election to God, Governor Dickson described his renewed mandate as a divine act to serve Bayelsans for another 4-year term.

The Governor, who noted that he has always put his trust in God, dedicated his victory to the people of the state, stressing that Bayelsans did not let him down.

Expressing appreciation to the people of Bayelsa for defying all odds to vote for the Peoples Democratic Party in the face of intimidation, he particularly commended the women and youths for their resilience in exercising their franchise.

Credit: Sun