Bayelsa governor goes on vacation, appoints acting governor

Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State has proceeded on vacation.

According to a statement issued by the governor’s spokesman, Daniel Iworiso-Markson, Mr. Dickson’s vacation started on Monday, July 24, 2017.

The statement was, however, silent on how the time would be spent.

The Deputy Governor, Gboribiogha John-Jonah, is to act for the period that the governor will be away, the statement said.

The governor’s spokesperson, Iworiso-Markson, said the State House of Assembly has been notified of Mr. Dickson’s leave.

“The Governor is expected to use the period of his vacation to rest, after a busy schedule of duties both within and outside the State, especially his role as Chairman of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP Reconciliation Committee, among others,” Mr. Iworiso-Markson said, adding that the governor has appealed to the people of the state to remain peaceful and supportive of the state government.