Bayelsa political news

Here are some recent political news updates from Bayelsa State, Nigeria:

Governorship Election

• The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed November 16, 2020, for the Bayelsa State governorship election. (Source: Vanguard)
• The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced its candidate, David Lyon, as its flagbearer for the election. (Source: ThisDay)
• The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has also announced its candidate, Douye Diri, as its flagbearer for the election. (Source: Premium Times)

Party Primaries

• The APC held its governorship primary election on September 30, 2020, and David Lyon emerged as the winner. (Source: Leadership)
• The PDP held its governorship primary election on October 5, 2020, and Douye Diri emerged as the winner. (Source: The Nation)

Campaign Trail

• The APC has launched its campaign for the governorship election, with David Lyon as its candidate. (Source: Daily Trust)
• The PDP has also launched its campaign for the governorship election, with Douye Diri as its candidate. (Source: Punch)

Security Concerns

• The Bayelsa State Government has expressed concern over the security situation in the state ahead of the governorship election. (Source: The Guardian)
• The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has deployed additional police personnel to Bayelsa State to ensure a peaceful election. (Source: Vanguard)

Other News

• The Bayelsa State Government has announced plans to construct a new international airport in the state. (Source: ThisDay)
• The state government has also announced plans to establish a new university in the state. (Source: The Nation)

Please note that these news updates are subject to change and may not be comprehensive. For more information, I recommend checking reputable news sources or official government websites.