BAYELSA STUDENTS POUR ENCOMIUMS ON LAWMAKER

Bayelsa State students under the aegis of the Coalition of Concerned Students of Bayelsa State, have expressed disappointment over the purported protest by some disgruntled youth and student leaders for the arrest of Hon. Israel Sunny-Goli, the member representing Brass Constituency 1 in the state assembly.

According to the coalition, the alleged protest is aimed at smearing the good image of the student-friendly lawmaker who has done nothing wrong, save for paying tuition fees and bursary to over two hundred students

Speaking on behalf of the coalition, Comr. Samuel Rinah Tari pointed out that Sunny-Goli has always been promoting and supporting the course of students in the state without discrimination, therefore he deserves the commendation of all well-meaning Bayelsans in order for him to do more.

"No student with a right sense of reasoning will ever think of supporting a government that has denied students of their rights, privileges and benefits," he said.

In their separate responses Comr. Lucky Appolos and Comr. Amiekumo Tarilayefa stressed that Sunny-Goli is a blessing to the student community in the state, thus deserves not only commendation but awards from various students and youth groups.

They further dissociated themselves from the alleged protest to be made against Sunny-Goli, while advising students and youth leaders in the state not to allow politicians to used them as tools for their selfish ends.