Sylva’s exit won’t affect APC in Bayelsa, says ex-party spokesman

Former APC spokesman Yekini Nabena has stated that the departure of Timipre Sylva from the party will not affect the APC in Bayelsa State. According to Nabena, the party remains strong and united, with about 90 per cent of its members and stakeholders in Bayelsa choosing to stay with the APC.

Nabena, speaking on behalf of the party's members and stakeholders in Bayelsa, expressed confidence that the APC will retain its support base and win future elections in the state. He emphasized that the party's structure in Bayelsa is bigger than any individual and will remain intact despite Sylva's departure.

Sylva, a former Governor of Bayelsa State and Minister of Petroleum, announced his resignation from the APC on August 31, citing that the party had moved away from its founding ideals. Nabena wished Sylva well in his political journey but maintained that the APC in Bayelsa State is a formidable institution that will continue to work towards the success of the party.

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