Nigeria, May 10 -- The National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Seriake Dickson, has said he led the opposition party to retain political control in Bayelsa State at a time the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) sought to take over the state's political structure.

Mr Dickson, who currently represents Bayelsa West Senatorial District in the Senate, said he faced inducement, threats and intimidation because of the role he played in sustaining the opposition in the state.

He claimed that during the period, many people were attacked, with some killed and others maimed.

Mr Dickson made the remarks while addressing delegates at the NDC's national convention in Abuja on Saturday.

He served as governor of Bayelsa State fo...