APC Youth Group Protests Alleged Contract Seizures in Bayelsa
Bayelsa State’s APC youth wing has raised concerns over alleged attempts to revoke surveillance contracts from party loyalists, warning of potential unrest in the region.
The Bayelsa Progressives Youth Movement (BPYM) issued a statement on Friday through its Secretary, Jordan Ebifatei, denouncing what they claim is a politically motivated effort by the state government and federal allies to strip contracts from APC members loyal to former Governor Timipre Sylva.
Of particular concern are reported threats to the contracts held by Joshua Maciver and Chief Kojo Sam, described as founding APC members with significant contributions to the party. The youth group emphasized that these contractors have played crucial roles in maintaining regional stability through their operations.
“These individuals have been instrumental in maintaining peace and order within their respective operational areas,” the statement read, noting that their apparent only transgression was maintaining loyalty to former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva.
The group warned that any contract revocations could jeopardize the livelihoods of hundreds of Bayelsa youths employed through these arrangements. They questioned the motives behind such actions, particularly given the current political landscape where Governor Douye Diri leads the state government and Senator Heineken Lokpobiri serves as Minister of State for Petroleum (Oil).
BPYM criticized what they termed an “increasingly intolerant and overreaching political culture,” suggesting that those already in positions of power were seeking to further consolidate their control over resources that support ordinary citizens.
The youth organization has appealed directly to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene and ensure fair treatment in matters affecting Bayelsa’s peace and economic stability. They emphasized that governance should focus on service rather than personal interests, pledging to resist any unjust actions through legitimate means.
“The essence of leadership is service, not conquest,” the group stated, calling for restraint and fairness in handling matters that could affect the state’s delicate peace and economic balance.
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