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Saturday 13 June 2015

Intention to seek the office of the Governor of Bayelsa state - SilokoSiasia

Written by Moses SilokoSiasia. Read below...
My name is Moses SilokoSiasia. I am a young successful Nigerian businessman who has decided to run for office of the Governor for my home state of Bayelsa, Nigeria. The age limit to run for the office of Governor in our constitution is thirty five.  I have waited patiently for a chance to change the political environment in Bayelsa and on June 6th of this year, I turned thirty five and I am ready to run. I am a native of Bayelsa and a self–made successful businessman who until 16 years ago, was a street vendor who scrounged for money and food to survive. 
Determined to take myself and family out of poverty, I worked day and night literally to gain a foothold in the very challenging private Nigerian economy. 


After consulting with my family and friends, and based upon the tremendous outcry from my home state for help, I have decided to run for the office of Governor of Bayelsa. For far too long, my people have suffered from political oppression!  Despite being one of the wealthiest states in Nigeria, with an abundance of natural resources, Bayelsa has one of the highest unemployment rates in Nigeria.  Our children do not have modern schools or tools to educate them. Our students abroad are stranded without resources to complete their education. Our infrastructure has been neglected resulting in dangerous impassable roads, lack of portable water, and basic human hygiene. Our older citizens have been abandoned and left to die in poverty and poor health.  Our young, internationally educated young men and women have been denied the opportunity to run for office, and told that “the office of the Governor is not for boys”. Young citizens of Bayelsa who today seek change are being threatened and intimidated for speaking up against the current regime. Fear mongering and intimidation has no place in Bayelsa and the time has come to end this madness and take back our state from lying, thieving, self-serving politicians. 

Since Bayelsa became a state in 1996, there has not been any private economic growth. Our people rely solely on the allocation of Government funds to survive, but the money never trickles down to them due to wastefulness, mismanagement of funds, a lack of leadership and self-serving agendas. Our people have been cheated, lied to, misled, neglected, and held in political bondage for far too long and it is time to set my people free. My name is Moses, and I will lead my people to the Promised Land! I am running for Governor because it is time to take back our state and usher in a new era of leadership and prosperity for the people of Bayelsa. Today, the youth of Bayelsa is crying for real measureable change. The future of Bayelsa is in dire straits. Our youth, the custodians of our future are here to take back our state! 

In July 2015, I will formally declare my campaign in Bayelsa, and on Election Day, will make history as the youngest elected person to the office of Governor in the history of Nigeria. It is time for us, the educated, proven successful business minded professionals to lead. The office of the Governor is NOT a trust fund for individualistic self-serving agendas. It is the highest office of the state charged with the responsibility of its people. As a successful businessman, I will govern the state with a firm grip on accountability and charge all those who will work with me with great responsibility and high integrity. I will bring in much needed international investments and create sustainable and meaningful private sector jobs. It is time for all foreign contractor who come here year in and year out to reinvest in our state. No longer will we allow the world, and our current leadership to take advantage of us. I aim to give hope to the hopes and give voice to the voiceless.  The time for real measureable change is now! I am Moses SilokoSiaisiaand I am running for the office of the Governor of Bayelsa to lead my people out of political bondage and to a land of prosperity!

90 comments:

Davido's driver said...

Cool

Unknown said...

Seen

Davido's driver said...

Good luck Moses

Damilola said...

Good luck. Inspiring life

Unknown said...

Interesting...good luck to him.

Unknown said...

Nice one...God's grace

BONARIO NNAGS said...

I wish him the best.

~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA LUMIA

Unknown said...

Seen

Unknown said...

Wish you success in your governorship race.

NaijaDeltaBabe said...

After election?!

Bishop Dammy said...

Good may the Lord see you through. Continue to be incurrupt. James 4:17

Unknown said...

God bless u brother and may He give u victory.

Blog It With Olivia said...

Ok, intention to start touchn political money he meant
Good for him





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#itMUSTendINpraise

Blog It With Olivia said...

Ok, intention to start touchn political money he meant
Good for him





#ITwillONLYgetBETTER
#itMUSTendINpraise

Unknown said...

Wow! Dis is great, and nice. I wish him well, and God bless him abundantly. Thumbs up, and more power to his elbows.

Anonymous said...

Hmm he shd join apc
~D great anonymous!

Unknown said...

Wow! Dis is great, and nice. I wish him well, and God bless him abundantly. Thumbs up, and more power to his elbows.

Unknown said...

What does this mean?

Unknown said...

Wow! Dis is great, and nice. I wish him well, and God bless him abundantly. Thumbs up, and more power to his elbows.

Unknown said...

Good luck but bro oh, the unemployment aspect of it is nobody's fault. Your people re lazy set of people that prefers staying @ home drinking kai kai while de wait for govt to release money. So even if u provide work for them, de ain't ready to work jack

Alloy Chikezie said...

All the best to him.

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Henry and Friends said...

"I once had no shoes" by Goodluck Jonathan....
This is another self acclaimed youth from Bayelsa with similar story to tell. Who knows, he can be President some day...
Oga Siloko, tell us another story. A short one. Can't read all that you have written now.

Your No. 1 DATA Vendor Call/WhatsApp 09028450336 (Get Your Cheap & Affordable DATA on All Networks) said...

Interesting,I hope he wins..the youths are suppose to be d leaders of today not tomorrow.Enough of old cargoes in political offices already!

Unknown said...

Seen, we wl c wat u wl do wen u gt der

Unknown said...

Seen, we wl c wat u wl do wen u gt der

Unknown said...

Best of Luck!

Unknown said...

Aii... I hope ur dreams come through!

Unknown said...

Best of luck

F. O. said...

WELL. ITS FINE. BUT PLEASE THOSE NAMES CHA.

Fuck your opinion said...

None of my cup of agbo!

Debbie Chelsea said...

Kk

Unknown said...

U still de run? I think say d marathon race don end oo kk na ngwa jisike nna

Kpakpandu said...

Handsome dude tho... Did I Just Comment ???

Unknown said...

All the best...Remember Jonathan is not relevant anymore.Dickson is the man of the people

Unknown said...

Another Shoeless person from Bayelsa. Must they come from Bayelsa?

Innocentia Annie said...

Story too long
But i wish you well

Anonymous said...

Ok. I wish you all za best.


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Unknown said...

Didnt bayelsa just elect a governor or what? Men I'm confused o. Dave

DonJazzy's wife said...

These are the type of people we need in our government.

I B M bolubantin said...

I think I like this guy...
Go make us proud son...

Anonymous said...

KC
Which elections??

Anonymous said...

You need anything from the UK? Contact me. I can do the running around and make sure your goods get to you for a lil' amount. Contact me on bitai2015@yahoo.co.uk

Unknown said...

That's good, oya over to bayelsians

Ladun Liadi said...

Sharp guy, u don dey campaign good 4yrs(?) ahead of time.
If ur STORY is to be believed, do give us a systematic breakdown of how U rose through d ranks frm abject poverty, many will like to follow in ya footst.eps

Anonymous said...

Lonly lady,am in lag:bigcharles43@yahoo.com

LeoQueen said...

Go guy!I gt yah back.

The Son of God said...

You for try state house of assembly first. Good luck sha

I. chima said...

Youth is strenth, enthusiasm, reform and fresh ideas. Just what we need.

Unknown said...

Sweet mouth... easier said than done!



Wish u well tho. YES U KAN!!

Unknown said...

Good luck



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I. chima said...

Youth is strenth, enthusiasm, reform and fresh ideas. Just what we need.

I. chima said...

Youth is strenth, enthusiasm, reform and fresh ideas. Just what we need.

julius said...

Great. Wish you success

julius said...

This is indeed the dawn of a new era. Wind of change is in the air. Wish you all the best

Anonymous said...

Good to know. Linda take note.

big sean said...

I applaud your courage in this crazy political era dominated by our grand fathers. May the Almighty crown your efforts with success.

Unknown said...

Abia!

Unknown said...

Abia

Anonymous said...

Lol. I knew this was where he was going. Best of luck though!

Anonymous said...

No. There were about 6 states that didn't hold elections this period. Bayelsa is one of them.

Anonymous said...

What are his credentials? How did he become a successful business man? Oil bunkering? Where is your certificate

shola bright said...

All the Best

Unknown said...

Nice ambition. But you can actually start helping your state even without being the State governor. So that your good works would speak for you. I wish you all the best.

Unknown said...

Some Nigerians sha.. how is this story too long..kai..The Reading culture needs help..

Unknown said...

Some Nigerians Sha.. How is this Story too long.. Our readng culture needs help ..Kinda like the guy tho.. seems sincere. Hope He wont verify the idiiom that all that glitters is not gold.. Politics and promises

Unknown said...

U have my vote. Even though am not from there. Just wish it's that easy, cus those political godfathers no go gree. But I will pray for u to succeed .

Anonymous said...

IM CONFUSED TOO. WHY ARE YOU ANNOUNCING IT HERE? WE WOULD HAVE TO BE FROM BAYELSA TO CARE...AND EVEN THEN....


MAMA IFU

Unknown said...

Goodluck #AmOut

Ayodeji said...

Election will hold later in d year.

Anonymous said...

I am in Full support of your ambition ...The Youth must begin to position themselves to take over. From Imo State I shall throw my support through whichever way I can because at 35 I also intend to run for the office of the Governor .I am very confident and positive that you will win and the best I will do is to show support that the precedent may be laid for me and many others out their to come on board..Bigups! and may God grant you your wishes..TC

justus edmonds said...

Moses siasia is an exceptional and dynamic leader. Everyone who have encountered him can attest to that. What he has done with Nigerian Young Professionals Forum is amazing. Bayelsa state will be lucky to have this young, vibrant, ebullient and visionary man as their governor. God be with you Mr Moses!

Anonymous said...

the way they admit the ills of the state/ economy and condemn each other's administration when vying for offices is amazing when juxtaposed with their eventual body language after they assume office. it kills me when they automatically become blind to the ills they hitherto saw glaringly



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fesssy said...

I think its time,these old blood leave the political stage of this country for the youths,for so long,they have been entrusted with leadership n for this long,we are yet to see any meaningful change .i support you moses but,don't let us down,when you get there!

Unknown said...

Sir, please are you related to samson siasia, if so what are your contributions to the dream eagles

Anonymous said...

you dont need to be a governor to impact change. Start from your community, society, lga, state.

Then we can be convinced. DOnt be a joker - attention-seeker.

Anonymous said...

Great news.

Unknown said...

Long sermon

Unknown said...

The lord is ur strength my brother at list some of the youth's who ran away from home Bcos of poverty will return home,

Unknown said...

Wow! Dis is great, and nice. I wish him well, and God bless him abundantly. Thumbs up, and more power to his elbows.

Unknown said...

Awww...he sounds intelligent and full of life. Wish u all d best in ur aspiration.

Stella said...

Wish u luck but start from were u are to change things bf u will go to d top.one luv!!

Unknown said...

Yeah, U did ma dear.
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Unknown said...

Go for it. God shall grant you success. But the exorbitant sum charged by party executives for forms, is not in the constitution. National Assembly and State Assemblies must remove it and make it illegal.
Text Fortune to 33020.

Welson said...

Moses, this is a good move and I must say I respect your courage. I know its too early to mention or map-out your program. However, I will advise that you get your team and begin to map out strategies and programs on how to institute viable agenda's on how to push the state forward. Itemize some key point on were your leadership will follow-up to improve the lots of the people. The electorate (the people) do not want to know how good looking u are, or how much education u have attained, or how much u have in the bank as a business man. They only want to know your strategic programs especially on creation of jobs, on education, welfare, transport and utilities, security, to mention but few. They want to know your leadership qualities, how passionate and intuitive you are to the people that u want to lead. They want to believe in you in as much as u believe in yourself to mean well for them. So, u have to start consulting the best brains into your team as soon as possible.
I'll stop here and will like to follow the political trend of our lovely Izon state as it unfolds. This is the real change we want. The time for young vibrant men and woman to mount political positions has come. I wish you well and good luck to you.

Anonymous said...

Bradford trained lawyer .... joe ogobor

Unknown said...

That's what they all say, until they get there. Anyway, goodluck with ur political ambition.



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Anonymous said...

HMmmm. Evrybdy wants 2 hav a share of public fund and prestige. Tank God d President is abt reducing d salaries n allowances of political leaders. I'm sure afta dat,we wil no longer hav crooks fighting their way in2 power.

Anonymous said...

Moses, this is a good move and I must say I respect your courage. I know its too early to mention or map-out your program. However, I will advise that you get your team and begin to map out strategies and programs on how to institute viable agenda's on how to push the state forward. Itemize some key point on were your leadership will follow-up to improve the lots of the people. The electorate (the people) do not want to know how good looking u are, or how much education u have attained, or how much u have in the bank as a business man. They only want to know your strategic programs especially on creation of jobs, on education, welfare, transport and utilities, security, to mention but few. They want to know your leadership qualities, how passionate and intuitive you are to the people that u want to lead. They want to believe in you in as much as u believe in yourself to mean well for them. So, u have to start consulting the best brains into your team as soon as possible.
I'll stop here and will like to follow the political trend of our lovely Izon state as it unfolds. This is the real change we want. The time for young vibrant men and woman to mount political positions has come. I wish you well and good luck to you.

Anonymous said...

Moses, wait for your time. Its not really about your age. What have you contributed to Bayelsa that you want to go straight into the governorship, not even House of Reps, House of Assembly or Senate? George Turner who you were best man to has done a lot for his people and has more money and connections than you. But he hasn't declared for anything, though he can easily win at least for the state or federal legislature. What structure do you have? Almost all those that have money in Bayelsa or outside the state wouldn't give you money cos its too much of risk. You organised two or three seminars (how many jobs did they create or how many entrepreneurs did it create) , had a few press mentions and you want to be CEO of a tough state like Bayelsa. Maybe you want more popularity. Maybe you want Dickson or who ever wins to take note of you when its time for appointing commissioners. Ben Bruce tried to be governor even with much more success as an entrepreneur. But he had to settle for the Senate when the powers that be looked his way. Tony Elumelu established STB which later acquired UBA at 35. Why not emulate him? Stay off politics. Look at what his foundation, creating thousand of entrepreneurs more than ten govs put together. yet he is still among the top 10 billionaires. If you too dont just want to chop Bayelsa money, prove your worthy as a young investor, first and try again in the next 10 years. Or you would just end up boxing yourself into a corner.

Anonymous said...

All I want 2 knw is how u became a self made business man.

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