The Military Engaged In Electoral Fraud During Elections In Bayelsa State – Seriake Dickson

Seriake Dickson has accused the military, specifically, General Officer Commanding, 6 Division of the Nigerian Army of tampering with the will of citizens in the electoral process in Bayelsa State.

Seriake blasted the unlawful commands issued by the GOC to officers and men who allegedly safeguarded suspected APC leaders as they partook in electoral fraud in some areas of the state.

He said, “It is unfortunate that the GOC has turned this Division to be the most politicized in the country. Illegitimate orders were issued where a General and officers were seen escorting politicians and supervising elections in Bayelsa State. That is how the military particularly the Nigerian Army has reduced its integrity.

His words, “You all know how I respect and support security agencies in this state who carry out their duties professionally and I will continue to do so.

“The President Muhammadu Buhari that they are working for, how many guns has he bought for thugs to be shooting own people in Katsina State.

In the same vein, in Atiku’s Adamawa, do we see APC leaders bring security personnel to terrorise and kill their own people because of election?

“I have all the evidence of the illegalities the General and his men perpetrated against legitimate voters who were only asking to exercise their franchise freely and peacefully.

“They provided cover to APC leaders. Every APC leader has hordes of security officials during the election, when we don’t even have enough police officers to man polling units.

“From all available intelligence, our state is under attack. APC thugs brandished weapons, shoot and terrorize our people in Bassambiri and carted away election materials meant for seven wards.”

APC has since blasted Governor Dickson for raising false alarm about violence in the state, they say it is an act by Seriake to take the attention off his own violent conduct during the election.