I am not witch-hunting anybody – Patience Jonathan answers critics

by Iyobosa Omoregie

First Lady, Patience Jonathan, has denied that she’s working against the re-election of Bayelsa state governor, Seriake Dickson.

Speaking through her media aide, Ayo Adewuyi, the First Lady reacted to the statement of ex-Minister of Petroleum Resources, Chief Dan Etete, who reportedly warned Mrs. Jonathan against meddling in the internal politics of the state.

At an event marking his 70th birthday, Etete reportedly said Patience Jonathan was jealous of the impressive performance of Dickson.

However, Adewuyi refuted the claims, saying that Mrs. Jonathan was not a party official and as such, had no role to play in endorsing public officials.

He said: “People are just heating up the polity unnecessarily because Dickson is not even contesting this year. So, where is the anxiety of alleged plan of removal coming from?”

“The First Lady is not witch-hunting anybody. We have said it many times that she is not a party official that endorses candidates for elections.”

“They must be afraid unnecessarily because they are aware of her mobilisation strength. It is unfortunate that an elder statesman can be making claims without proper investigation. He must be trying hard to curry favour from some quarters.”

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