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

Former APC spokesman Yekini Nabena has stated that the Bayelsa APC remains strong and united despite Timipre Sylva's defection. According to Nabena, the party's structure in Bayelsa is bigger than any individual and will remain intact. He claimed that about 90 per cent of APC members and stakeholders in Bayelsa will stay with the party, and they are committed to working together to strengthen it.

Nabena expressed confidence that the party will retain its support base and win future elections in the state. He wished Sylva well in his political journey but emphasised that APC in Bayelsa state has become a formidable institution.

Sylva resigned from the APC on August 31, citing that the party had moved away from its founding ideals.

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