Bayelsa state new governors name

You're referring to the recent governorship election in Bayelsa State, Nigeria!

According to the results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the new Governor of Bayelsa State is:

Douye Diri of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)

He won the election with a total of 253, 426 votes, defeating his closest rival, David Lyon of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who polled 157, 522 votes.

Congratulations to Governor Douye Diri and the people of Bayelsa State!