Bayelsa APC strong without Sylva – Nabena
Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Yekini Nabena, has declared that the party is still intact in Bayelsa State and will win election at all levels despite the recent defection of former Minister of Petroleum, Chief Timipre Sylva, from the APC. Sylva, a former Governor of Bayelsa state, […]
Hon. Yekini Nabena, the former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has stated that the party remains strong in Bayelsa State, despite former Minister of Petroleum, Chief Timipre Sylva, defecting from the party. Sylva, a former Governor of Bayelsa, announced his resignation from the APC on Monday, citing the party's straying from its founding ideals.
In response to Sylva's defection, Nabena spoke on behalf of approximately 90% of Bayelsa's APC members and stakeholders, expressing that the party is united and poised for success in future elections. He reiterated the commitment of the party's structure and stakeholders to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-election bid in Bayelsa and deliver all party candidates in upcoming elections.
Despite Sylva's departure, Nabena emphasized that the APC in Bayelsa has evolved into a robust institution beyond any single individual. The statement also thanked Sylva for his contributions to the party and wished him well in his future political endeavors.
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