APC responds to Sylva’s exclusion from list of candidates for Bayelsa election

The removal of Timipre Sylva’s name from the list of candidates for the Bayelsa State governorship election on November 11 has prompted a response from the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Tuesday saw the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) take Sylva’s and his running mate Joshua Maciver’s names off the most recent list that was posted on its website.

According to reports, INEC had removed Slyva’s name from the list of candidates in accordance with a Federal High Court decision that disqualified him from the contest.

However, in response, Perry Tukuwei, the spokesman for the Bayelsa APC Gubernatorial Campaign Council, stated in a statement on Wednesday that the removal of Slyva’s name was a brief setback and shouldn’t worry party members.

According to Tukuwei, the party’s attorneys had appealed the court’s ruling and requested a stay of the judgment’s execution while they awaited the result of the appeal.

He continued by saying that the party anticipates winning in the end at the Court of Appeal.

The official statement is as follows: “The Bayelsa APC Gubernatorial Campaign hereby urges our dear people of Bayelsa to remain optimistic and focused on winning the Nov. 11 governorship election, despite the recent political upheavals.”

With a well-thought-out Renewed Hope for Bayelsa agenda and impressive campaign activity throughout communities that resulted in the state’s choice, we are unquestionably miles ahead.

“To consider Chief Timipre Sylva and Joshua Maciver for the positions of Deputy Governor and Governor, respectively, in the future.

“Do not be afraid, lovely people of Bayelsa. Be not demoralized. There are no deterrents and we are on our way.

We anticipate winning at the Court of Appeal, therefore our attorneys are keeping a close eye on the issue. We’ll prevail.