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BAYELSA GUBER: Okowa Congratulates PDP Over Supreme Court Ruling


The Governor of Delta State, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has congratulated the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) over Thursday's Supreme Court ruling sacking Bayelsa governor-elect, Mr. David Lyon and his running mate, Biobarakuma Degi-Eremienyo.

The Court ruled that Degi-Eremienyo presented forged educational certificates, including those of primary, secondary and tertiary schools, to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

It held that the Form CF 001 Degi-Eremieoyo submitted to INEC for the purpose of the Nov. 16, 2019 governorship election in the state, contained false information of fundamental nature.

The apex court held that since Degi-Eremieoyo shared a joint ticket with the governor-elect, his disqualification invalidated their nomination by the All Progressive Congress (APC).

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba, Okowa described the ruling as a welcomed development for the PDP and its candidates in the governorship race, Senator Douye Diri and Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpor.

He stated that his confidence in the Judiciary had been rekindled by the didactic ruling of the apex court.

He urged PDP and the governor-elect to take steps to reconcile all stakeholders in Bayelsa in order to strengthen the party for future elections.

"The news of the Supreme Court ruling on the Bayelsa governorship election came to me with joy, because we have been writhing in pain on the loss of Bayelsa to the APC in the last governorship election in the state.

"We are happy because the Supreme Court has once again restored the confidence of the people in the judiciary.

"This victory is a clarion call on the party and the governor-elect to take steps to reconcile all aggrieved party members who defected or worked against the party in the Nov.16, 2019 Governorship Election in the state.

"This is very important, because there is need to rebuild the confidence of the people in our party, going forward,’’ the governor said.

"On behalf of the government and people of Delta, I congratulate our great party, the PDP, on the victory at the Supreme Court.

"It is my prayer that God will usher in a new lease of life for Bayelsans as a new administration takes over in the state.

"I also congratulate my brother governor, Chief Seriake Dickson, for a successful tenure in office." He added.



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