- A governorship election petition tribunal has affirmed the re-election of Douye Diri as governor of Bayelsa state
- A three-member tribunal dismissed the petition filed by the APC and its flagbearer, Timipre Sylva
- Legit.ng reports that Sylva, a former governor of Bayelsa and ex-minister, is still hopeful of leading the oil-rich south-south state despite coming second in the off-cycle election in 2023
Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering politics and elections in Nigeria.
Yenagoa, Bayelsa state – The Bayelsa governorship election petition tribunal sitting in Abuja on Monday, May 27, affirmed the re-election of Governor Douye Diri of the state.
