APC writes INEC, demands fresh governorship election in Bayelsa

The party says the swearing-in of the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party as governor is unconstitutional.

The ruling All Progressives Congress has demanded a fresh election in Bayelsa State.

The letter, which was forwarded to the national chairman of INEC, was titled,’ Judgement in Appeal No: SC.1/2020 between Peoples Democratic Party Request for conduct of fresh governorship election in Bayelsa State’. ‘’Our attention has been drawn to the judgement of the Supreme Court delivered on 14th February 2020 in the pre-election appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party and its governorship as well as deputy governorship,’’ Mr Oshiomhole wrote.

‘‘We have reviewed the judgement of the Supreme Court and we are of the firm opinion that the candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party cannot be issued certificate of return and or sworn in as the Governor and Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State respectively.

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