Bayelsa state latest political news

Here are some of the latest political news from Bayelsa State:

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: Punch)

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: Daily Trust)

Political Crisis

• There has been a political crisis in the state following the suspension of the APC's governorship candidate, David Lyon, by the party's National Working Committee (NWC) over allegations of certificate forgery. (Source: The Nation)
• The crisis has led to a factionalization of the party, with some members supporting Lyon's candidacy while others are backing a new candidate, Timipre Sylva. (Source: Premium Times)

Security Concerns

• There have been concerns over security in the state ahead of the governorship election, with the police and other security agencies deploying personnel to maintain law and order. (Source: Guardian)
• The Department of State Services (DSS) has also warned of possible violence and urged citizens to remain calm and peaceful. (Source: Daily Post)

Other News

• The Bayelsa State Government has announced plans to establish a new university in the state. (Source: ThisDay)
• The state government has also launched a new initiative to promote agriculture and food security in the state. (Source: Vanguard)

Please note that these are just some of the latest political news from Bayelsa State and may not be exhaustive.