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Breaking: Bayelsa Tribunal Nullifies Diri’s Election, Orders Fresh Poll Within 90 Days

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17 Aug 2020 11:56 AM IST
Breaking: Bayelsa Tribunal Nullifies Diri’s Election, Orders Fresh Poll Within 90 Days
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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. The tribunal ordered the […]

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.

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

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