All Progressives Congress National Working Committee has reacted to a pronouncement of a Federal High Court in Yenagoa which declared its governorship candidate for next month’s election in Bayelsa state, Timipre Sylva ineligible to seek the office.
Justice Donatus Okorowo ruled that Sylva, having been sworn in twice and ruled for five years as Governor of the State, would breach the 1999 constitution as amended if allowed to contest again.
The Judge also declared that Sylva was not qualified to run in the November poll because if he wins and is sworn in, he would spend more than eight years in office as Governor.
National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Felix Morka in a statement on Tuesday said the Party and its Candidate have duly instructed the legal team to appeal the said decision of the Federal High Court, diligently and expeditiously.
The statement appealed to the party faithful and residents of Bayelsa State to remain calm and await the outcome of the appeal.
The statement reads in part:” With nothing to offer the Bayelsa electorate, following its lackluster performance as the ruling party, the jittery PDP in the Bayelsa state has since resorted to mercenary lawsuits, underhand dealings and antics to distract and create confusion among the good people of the State.
“We wish to reconfirm that the Party’s Governorship Campaign Flag Off will be held on Saturday, 14th October, 2023 in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital. All stakeholders, Party members, supporters, and the general public are cordially invited to join the winning campaign.”
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