The former Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva, on
Wednesday effortlessly won the All Progressive Party Congress (APC)
primary election for Bayelsa State to emerge as candidate for the December
5th, poll. His victory comes hours after his archrival, Timi Alaibe, withdrew
from the contest.
The former Governor scored 981 votes to win the ticket,
beating Mr. Godknows Powel who received 39 votes to be the first
runner-up. Mr Wallman Agoriba scored 28 votes and secured third place.
Announcing the results at APC secretariat in Yenagoa
was Mansur Alli, Chairman of the Electoral Committee for Bayelsa State. He also
said that a total of 1,147 delegates were accredited for the primary election.
According to Mr. Alli, "out of 1,147 accredited
delegates for the primary election Mr Timipre Sylva scored 981 to win over the
18 other aspirants who participated.”
"On the result, five aspirants scored zero, 1,120
votes were validated and 27 votes were voided in the election," he added.
Culled from Saharareporters
Culled from Saharareporters
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