INEC Removes Timipre Sylva from Bayelsa Governorship Candidates List

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued an amended list of candidates for the Bayelsa and Imo States governorship elections. Notably, the names of Timipre Sylva and his running mate, Joshua Maciver, representing the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Bayelsa State election, have been omitted. INEC’s decision was in response to court orders related to the nomination of candidates. The list, available on the commission’s website, was signed by INEC’s Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony. In place of the APC candidate’s name and that of his running mate, a “court…

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