Supreme Court Upholds Diri as Bayelsa Governor.
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has upheld the election of Senator Douye Diri of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) as the Governor of Bayelsa State, dismissing an appeal by Chief Timipre Sylva of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
This ruling confirms the earlier judgment by the Appeal Court, validating Diri’s victory in the governorship election. Governor Diri expressed his gratitude to supporters, attributing his victory to divine intervention. The decision has been widely celebrated by political figures and supporters, marking a significant legal and political milestone in Bayelsa State.
