INEC Delists Sylva From November Election Ballot

With less than three weeks to the November 11 governorship election in Bayelsa State, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has delisted the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timpre Sylva, and his running mate from the list of candidates contesting the election.
INEC in a statement by the Secretary to the Commission Mrs. Rose Oriaran-Anthony, said it has been served with the court order in respect of the nomination of the APC for the 2023 Bayelsa governorship.
“By virtue of the provision of section 287 of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended), the commission is bound to enforce the order of the court.
“The amended list of candidates of the 2023 Bayelsa governorship election is hereby amended in pursuit of the order of court served on the commission.” The statement read
But Perry Tukuwei, Director Media and Publicity.
Bayelsa All Progressives Congress Gubernatorial Campaign Council in a statement said, “The Bayelsa State Gubernatorial Campaign Council hereby urges our dear Bayelsans not to be deterred with the recent happenings in the polity as we march towards the victory post at the November 11 Governorship Election.
“We are clearly miles ahead with a well thought out Renewed Hope for Bayelsa agenda as well as resounding successes recorded in campaign activities across communities culminating in the decision by people of the state to look the way of Chief Timipre Sylva and Joshua Maciver as the next Governor and Deputy Governor respectively.
“Our dear Bayelsans, do not fear. Do not be discouraged. We are on course with no distractions. Our lawyers are very well on top of the situation as we expect victory at the Court of Appeal.
Recall that case is scheduled to be heard on Friday, 27th October 2023.