Yenagoa, Bayelsa state – The Bayelsa governorship election petition tribunal sitting in Abuja on Monday, May 27, affirmed the re-election of Governor Douye Diri of the state.
As reported by The Nation, in a judgement, Justice Adekunle Adeleye-led three-member tribunal quashed the petition filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate in the November 2023 election in Bayelsa state, Timipre Sylva.
In a unanimous decision, the tribunal held that the APC and Sylva failed to adduce credible evidence to establish any of the allegations they raised against the outcome of the Bayelsa state governorship poll.
It struck out all the additional proof of evidence as well as statements on oath of some of the witnesses that testified for the petitioners against the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governor.
The Punch also noted the court’s verdict.
Meanwhile, in a swift reaction, Governor Diri showed his elation and expressed gratitude to Bayelsa indigenes and God.
He wrote on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle:
More to follow…
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
