The governor, who is also the flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the election,made this statement while briefing newsmen on Saturday in Abuja.
He also expressed confidence that he stood a chance of winning election in the remaining local government, stating that the Southern Ijaw Local Government was his stronghold.
“If we were in decent clime, my brother and friend, Timipre Sylva and his party should have conceded defeat long ago because I am the leading candidate,’’ he added.
Dickson lauded the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a rerun in the affected area.
He alleged that what took place in Southern Ijaw was a complete abuse of electoral processes and the norms and so had to be cancelled by the electoral body on the first day.
“The inconclusive election in the affected area was an election that never took place which everybody is aware of because there was hijack of election materials.
“We should be interested in asking some people who should be explaining how they came about sensitive documents,’’ he said.
He, however, called on the Federal Government and the security agencies to create an enabling environment and create a level playing ground for electoral processes to succeed.
“The national security establishment must have their eyes on the ball by securing this country within and without.
“We are available to ensure that our country is safe because you cannot talk of security until every part of the country is safe,’’ he said.
Jan. 9, 2016 has been fixed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the rerun election for the Southern Ijaw Local Government Area which will determine the eventual winner of the governorship election.
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