The Bayelsa Democratic Coalition, a forum which said it is dedicated to the advocacy for transparent and peaceful governance in Bayelsa State, has charged the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC to respect the decision of a Federal High Court which disqualified the candidate of the All Progressives Congress APC, Timipre Sylva from participating in next month’s governorship election in the State.
A civic organization, Save Ijaw Nation Group, had conducted an independent investigation and presented a 285-page report, which identified places, victims, perpetrators and sponsors of the violence, which erupted during the December 2015 governorship election. However, David said the court’s decision has not only upheld the principles of justice and the constitution, but is also seen as a “crucial step towards ensuring a violence-free and credible governorship election in our beloved state, considering the palpable fear of violence, that the earlier participation of Mr. Timipre Sylva, as the candidate of APC has brought into the process.
David said the disqualification of Sylva is in line with the Constitution and represents victory for electoral integrity in the country.He said; “Our group recognizes the importance of free and fair elections as the cornerstone of a thriving democracy. The disqualification of Mr.
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