Bayelsa election news

Here are some recent news updates on the Bayelsa State governorship election:

Latest News

• The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, David Lyon, as the winner of the Bayelsa State governorship election. Lyon won with 352,552 votes, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Douye Diri, got 323,774 votes. (Source: Vanguard)
• The PDP has rejected the results, claiming that the election was marred by irregularities and that the APC candidate did not meet the constitutional requirements to contest the election. (Source: Premium Times)
• The APC has celebrated Lyon's victory, saying it was a testament to the party's popularity in the state. (Source: This Day)

Pre-Election News

• The Bayelsa State governorship election was held on November 16, 2019, with 15 candidates vying for the top seat. (Source: The Nation)
• The PDP and APC were the main contenders, with the PDP's Douye Diri and the APC's David Lyon being the most prominent candidates. (Source: Leadership)
• The election was seen as a crucial test of the APC's popularity in the state, which has traditionally been a PDP stronghold. (Source: The Guardian)

Post-Election Developments

• The PDP has filed a petition at the Election Petitions Tribunal, challenging the results of the election. (Source: Punch)
• The APC has also filed a petition, asking the tribunal to dismiss the PDP's petition and declare Lyon as the winner. (Source: Daily Trust)
• The tribunal has fixed January 13, 2020, for the hearing of the petitions. (Source: The Nation)

Reactions

• The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, has congratulated Lyon on his victory, saying it was a testament to the APC's popularity in the state. (Source: This Day)
• The PDP has called on its supporters to remain calm and peaceful, saying it would continue to fight for justice and fairness. (Source: Vanguard)
• The APC has urged its supporters to celebrate responsibly and avoid any actions that could lead to violence. (Source: Leadership)