Bayelsa state political news
Here are some recent political news and 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: 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 reports of armed gangs and cult groups being mobilized to disrupt the election. (Source: The Cable)
- The Bayelsa State Government has assured residents that adequate security measures have been put in place to ensure a peaceful election. (Source: Vanguard)
Other News
- The Bayelsa State Government has announced plans to establish a new university in the state. (Source: Daily Post)
- The state government has also announced plans to upgrade the Bayelsa International Airport to an international standard. (Source: Leadership)
Please note that these are just some of the recent political news and updates from Bayelsa State, and the situation may have changed since the last update.