Bayelsa: Tribunal Nullifies Diri’s Election, Orders Fresh Poll

The Bayelsa Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja on Monday nullified the election of Governor Duoye Diri.

The Justice Mohammed Sirajo-led three-man panel ruled that the election was unlawful due to the exclusion of Advanced Nigeria Democratic Party and its candidate, King George, from the November 16, 2019 governorship election.

Advertisement

The tribunal ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission to conduct a bye-election within 90 days.

Check Also

NDIC Harp On Stakeholders Collaboration On Prudential Thresholds, Regulatory Instruments In Financial System Stability

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), has said for a viable financial system stability to thrive, there need for collaboration from all stakeholders in the domestic economy.