The Supreme Court sitting in Abuja on Thursday invalidates All Progressives Congress, APC governor-elect of Bayelsa State, David Lyon and his Deputy, Biobarakuma Degi-Eremieoyo, declares Sen. Douye Diri, Peoples Democratic Party’s candidate the winner.
The apex court in Abuja led Justice Mary Odili says that Degi-Eremieoyo presented a forged certificate to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
According to the court, the false information in Form CF 001 submitted by Degi-Eremieoyo to INEC for the purpose of the November 16, 2019, governorship election in the state, was a fundamental nature.
PDP reacts
Breaking News! Bayelsa Guber Election-The Supreme Court of Nigeria has nullified the election of the @OfficialAPCNg Candidates, Sir David Lyon and his running mate, Biobarakuma Degi-Eremienyo. The court also declared the @OfficialPDPNig Candidate, Sen.Douye Diri as the winner pic.twitter.com/HjZhZ26Fj5
— Official PDP Nigeria (@OfficialPDPNig) February 13, 2020
Share your story with us! Email MandyNews1@gmail.com
Source: MandyNews.com
