Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, the Minister for State, Petroleum Sources (oil) Heineken Lokpobiri has denied stories that he had entered into a powerful alliance with the Governor Douye Diri-led Peoples Democratic Occasion (PDP) authorities in Bayelsa State.
The minister was responding to Media stories that alleged there was a crack in Bayelsa APC as prime leaders, together with Senator Heineken Lokpobiri and David Lyon, engaged in talks with PDP’s Governor Diri.
Reacting in an announcement on Monday by way of his Particular Adviser on Media and Communication, Nneamaka Okafor, Lokpobiri, debunked the allegations, describing it because the handiwork of unscrupulous parts.
In accordance with Okafor, the allegations are from “people and teams who do not need Bayelsa State’s finest pursuits at coronary heart, particularly threatened by the sturdy and cordial relationship that exists between Senator Lokpobiri and his boss, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu”.
The assertion learn partly: “Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, the Honourable Minister for State Petroleum Sources (Oil), want to set the data straight and debunk these malicious claims.
“It has come to our consideration that sure false allegations are being circulated in varied media shops in an try to tarnish the fame of Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, PhD, a dedicated member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and a staunch supporter of Chief Timipre Sylva, the APC Governorship candidate within the upcoming November 11, 2023, Governorship election in Bayelsa State.
“These baseless allegations counsel that Senator Lokpobiri and Chief David Lyon have shaped an alliance with the PDP Governor Douye Diri. We categorically state that these allegations lack credibility and are merely propaganda. Senator Lokpobiri’s dedication to the APC’s ideas and values is unquestionable, and he stays steadfast in his dedication to the social gathering’s success in Bayelsa State.
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“Senator Lokpobiri has persistently championed unity and cohesion throughout the State chapter of the APC and has been on the forefront of selling the social gathering’s agenda in Bayelsa State. Any insinuations on the contrary are unfounded and unfaithful.”
Okafor additionally identified that these people behind the unfounded allegations are threatened by the sturdy and cordial relationship between Tinubu and Senator Lokpobiri which is yielding constructive developments in Bayelsa state.
“These false allegations towards Senator Lokpobiri are the work of people and teams who do not need Bayelsa State’s finest pursuits at coronary heart. They’re threatened by the sturdy and cordial relationship that exists between Senator Lokpobiri and his boss President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR), a relationship geared toward bringing progress and improvement to the folks of the state.
“Regardless of his demanding world and nationwide assignments in boosting the nation’s oil manufacturing, Senator Lokpobiri stays totally dedicated to the All Progressives Congress. He’s assured that, by the grace of God, the APC will emerge victorious on the polls on November 11, 2023.
“We urge most people to ignore these baseless allegations and stay steadfast of their assist for Chief Timipre Sylva’s candidacy. Any makes an attempt to sow discord or unfold false info will likely be met with resounding unity from each Senator Lokpobiri and Chief Sylva”, he mentioned.
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