Supreme Court Affirms Douye Diri’s Election Victory In Bayelsa State

In a landmark judgment on Friday, the Supreme Court upheld the election of Senator Douye Diri as the Governor of Bayelsa State, dismissing the appeal filed by Timipre Sylva, of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate.

The apex court’s lead judgment, delivered by Justice Garba Lawal, deemed the appeal as lacking merit and an abuse of court process.

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This unanimous decision reinforces the earlier rulings of the Court of Appeal and the Election Petition Tribunal, solidifying Diri’s reelection on November 11, 2023.

The Court of Appeal had previously affirmed the tribunal’s decision on July 18, 2024, dismissing Sylva and APC’s appeal for lacking credible evidence to substantiate their allegations against the election outcome.

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The Bayelsa Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, led by Justice Adekunle Adeleye, had initially dismissed the petition filed by APC and Sylva on May 27, 2024, citing a lack of merit.

With the Supreme Court’s final verdict, Senator Douye Diri’s election victory is now cemented.”

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