The Bayesla State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday, September 10, 2015 criticized the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial aspirant, Timi Alaibe for hinging his campaign on the idea of dredging, describing the move as ridiculous considering that “he owns the biggest dredging machines in Nigeria.”
Speaking via a statement issued in Yenogoa, the Secretary of the Bayelsa PDP, Keku Godspower said: “Frankly speaking, the PDP is surprised by Alaibe’s thought process on issues of governance and development. By making dredging a core policy thrust of his administration, if elected, obviously exposes his shallowness; it shows that the man lacks strategic thinking and bereft of clear cut ideas on how to advance the course of governance and development of the state. In a 21st century where deep knowledge and big ideas are shaping public policies and development issues, Alaibe is talking about dredging. It’s ridiculous.”
“Clearly, Alaibe lacks content and he is not properly grounded on issues of governance and development. Little wonder he could not deliver on his mandate while in charge of a critical interventionist agency like NNDC with a budget that is five times more than the budget of all the 9 states that make up the Niger Delta.
“PDP looks forward to having a rigorous and robust debate with the likes of Alaibe so that we can give Bayelsans the opportunity to make their choice on who has a better grasp of the issues that are dear to their hearts.”
