Seriake Dickson
Seriake Dickson is a Nigerian politician and lawyer who served as the Governor of Bayelsa State from 2012 to 2020. A member of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Dickson is known for his emphasis on educational reforms, healthcare improvements, and infrastructural development during his leadership. His tenure set the groundwork for subsequent projects that his successor, Douye Diri, has continued.
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Senator Seriake Dickson has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the newly registered Nigeria Democratic Congress.
Ex-Bayelsa governor Seriake Dickson dumps PDP for NDC
Nigeria· 2026-03-05Seriake Dickson is a senator representing Bayelsa West who is expected to announce his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party to a new party.
Seriake Dickson's Move to Quit PDP Sparks 2027 DebateNigeria· 2026-03-05
Seriake Dickson supported the warning that nominees must show political awareness.
Senate defends Tinubu’s ambassador-designate over gaffeNigeria· 2025-12-22
Former Bayelsa State Governor, the senator representing Bayelsa West, Seriake Dickson, slammed his successor, Diri.
Political defections in Nigeria spark one-party state fearsNigeria· 2025-10-16
Seriake Dickson is a Senator who was present at the meeting with INEC.
NEC Convenes Amid Gov, INEC StalemateNigeria· 2025-06-25
Seriake Dickson is a senator representing Bayelsa West who criticized President Bola Tinubu's Democracy Day address.
Lawmakers Warn Dickson Against InterferenceNigeria· 2025-06-14
Senator Seriake Dickson condemned President Bola Tinubu's silence on the political crisis in Rivers State.
Rivers Crisis: Dickson Condemns Tinubu's SilenceNigeria· 2025-06-12
Senator Seriake Dickson was one of the committee members present at the meeting.
Saraki’s panel meets Mbah after S’East threat to quit PDPNigeria· 2025-05-24
Seriake Dickson is the former Governor of Bayelsa State and part of the reconciliation committee.
Saraki panel mobilises PDP bigwigs against defectionsNigeria· 2025-05-14
Seriake Dickson is a member of the reconciliation committee announced by Bala Mohammed.
Why Tinubu will defeat PDP again in 2027 – WikeNigeria· 2025-05-13
Seriake Dickson is a past governor who was present at the meeting discussing the party’s internal crisis.
PDP installs new BoT members as govs map party directionNigeria· 2025-05-12
Seriake Dickson is a former Bayelsa State Governor attending the PDP meeting.
Makinde, Adeleke, others arrive Abuja for crucial PDP meetingNigeria· 2025-05-11
Also, former Governor of Bayelsa State, Seriake Dickson, lauded Fubara for remaining peaceful and calm despite the political development in Rivers State.
AGF moves to defend Tinubu as PDP govs mobilise 11 SANsNigeria· 2025-04-14
Senator Seriake Dickson is advocating for the decision to be overturned.
NBA faults N'Assembly's use of voiceNigeria· 2025-03-23
Senator Seriake Dickson opposed the emergency rule in Rivers State, describing it as unconstitutional.
APC, opposition continue battle as PDP govs head for courtNigeria· 2025-03-22
Seriake Dickson, the former Bayelsa State Governor, criticized President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State as a ‘power grab.’
Dickson vows to mobilise senators against Rivers emergency ruleNigeria· 2025-03-20
Dickson described Tinubu’s action as a power grab and vowed to mobilize opposition.
FG deploys 10,000 troops against vandals as opposition, NLC protestNigeria· 2025-03-20
Senator Seriake Dickson commended the committee for a thorough review process.
Senate confirms 12 N’Assembly commission membersNigeria· 2025-03-19
Senator Seriake Dickson is included in the newly formed Senate ad-hoc committee.
N’Assembly probes Cameroon’s alleged encroachment on Nigerian islandsNigeria· 2025-03-19
Seriake Dickson is a member of the committee investigating the annexation.
Senate to probe Cameroon's encroachment on Akwa Ibom islands, oil wellsNigeria· 2025-03-18
Seriake Dickson, a former Bayelsa State Governor, has solicited support for Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan who was suspended from the Senate.
Ex-gov Dickson, opposition senators rally support for suspended NatashaNigeria· 2025-03-08
Senator Seriake Dickson is the Chancellor of Hensard University and is committed to expanding access to quality education.
Hensard University Gets NUC Approval For Medicine, Engineering, Nursing, Law, Pharmacy, OthersNigeria· 2025-02-28
Sen. Seriake Dickson emphasized that no institution should support a violation of the constitution.
Senate urges NJC to resolve Benue chief judge removal crisisNigeria· 2025-02-20
Otu commended Diri for completing projects initiated by his predecessor, Senator Seriake Dickson.
Otu harps on continuity as Diri's fifth anniversary beginsNigeria· 2025-02-10
