Former Governor Sylvas aide abducted The political crisis in Bayelsa State took a worrisome dimension when an aide to former Governor Timipre Sylva of the state, Tonye Okio, was Saturay morning abducted by unknown gunmen from his Abuja residence. Okio is a leader of the New Peoples Democratic Party in the state ardent critics of Governor Seriake Dicksons administration. Following his abduction, the Bayelsa Democratic front (BDF), a Yenagoa based group, yesterday linked his incident to his critical views on political issues in the state. The group, in a statement signed by its President-General, Promise Okpoebi, said until evidence is adduced contrary, we strongly suspect that Sir Okios abduction is linked to his current political convictions, including his open membership of the New PDP in Bayelsa State. The group said the fact that Okios phones and that of his sister who was leaving with him at the time of abduction were seized was a pointer to the fact that the action may have political undertones. BDF lamented that all efforts to establish communication with Okio and his abductors had proved abortive. But we know it as a matter of fact that since leaving office along with former Governor Timipre Sylva, Okio has remained a fiercely loyal aide of his principal. He has also been a known social media critic. Until evidence is adduced to the contrary, we strongly suspect that Sir Okios abduction is linked to his current political convictions, including his open membership of the New PDP in Bayelsa State. The group therefore demanded for the immediate and unconditional release of the politician.
Posted on: Sun, 27 Oct 2013 06:14:21 +0000
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