Apc bayelsa news update
Here are some recent news updates about the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State:
APC Wins Bayelsa West Senatorial Bye-Election
On December 5, 2020, the All Progressives Congress (APC) won the Bayelsa West Senatorial bye-election, defeating the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The APC candidate, Senator Biobarakuma Degi-Eremienyo, won with 125,978 votes, while the PDP candidate, Senator Lawrence Ewhrujakpo, got 63,716 votes.
APC Suspends State Chairman
In November 2020, the APC suspended its state chairman, Mr. David Lyon, over alleged anti-party activities. Lyon was accused of working against the party's interests during the 2019 governorship election in Bayelsa State.
APC Chieftain Defects to PDP
In October 2020, a chieftain of the APC in Bayelsa State, Chief Timi Alaibe, defected to the PDP. Alaibe, a former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), cited the APC's failure to deliver on its campaign promises as the reason for his defection.
APC Calls for Probe of Bayelsa State Government
In September 2020, the APC in Bayelsa State called for a probe of the state government over alleged corruption and mismanagement of public funds. The party accused the government of embezzling funds meant for development projects in the state.
APC Wins Local Government Chairmanship Elections
In August 2020, the APC won several local government chairmanship elections in Bayelsa State. The party won in 11 out of the 17 local government areas in the state, while the PDP won in 6 areas.
These are just a few of the recent news updates about the APC in Bayelsa State. If you're looking for more information, please let me know!