Bayelsa state election news today
Here are some recent news updates on the Bayelsa State election:
Latest News
- INEC Declares APC's David Lyon Winner of Bayelsa Governorship Election: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared David Lyon, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the winner of the Bayelsa State governorship election. Lyon won with 352,552 votes, defeating his closest rival, Douye Diri of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who got 323,774 votes. (Source: Vanguard)
- PDP Rejects Election Results, Demands Fresh Polls: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the results of the Bayelsa State governorship election, calling for a fresh poll. The party's candidate, Douye Diri, has accused the APC of rigging the election. (Source: Premium Times)
- APC Celebrates Lyon's Victory, PDP Threatens Legal Action: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has celebrated the victory of its candidate, David Lyon, in the Bayelsa State governorship election. However, the PDP has threatened to take legal action to challenge the results. (Source: This Day)
Previous News
- Bayelsa Governorship Election: INEC Declares Polls Free and Fair: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the Bayelsa State governorship election free and fair. The commission said that the election was conducted in a peaceful and orderly manner. (Source: Leadership)
- Bayelsa Election: APC, PDP Trade Accusations of Vote-Buying: The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have traded accusations of vote-buying in the Bayelsa State governorship election. The APC accused the PDP of buying votes, while the PDP accused the APC of doing the same. (Source: The Nation)
- Bayelsa Election: Security Agencies Deployed to Maintain Peace: The security agencies in Bayelsa State have been deployed to maintain peace and order during the governorship election. The agencies include the police, army, and civil defense corps. (Source: Daily Trust)
Please note that these news updates are subject to change and may not reflect the current situation. It's always a good idea to verify information through multiple sources before accepting it as true.