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Community leaders in Apoi Community, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, have expressed deep concern and alarm over the reported invasion of Apoi Community by soldiers in a military gunboat with registration number NA6DA3. The incursion is alleged to be an attempt to confiscate election results from yesterday's governorship election, specifically those belonging to Apoi Ward 15 in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area. Eyewitnesses and community members report that the soldiers arrived in the community, creating a tense atmosphere and causing anxiety among residents. The soldiers are said to have demanded access to election materials and results, raising suspicions about the intention behind this intrusion.   The reported hijack of the election results suggests a potential interference with the electoral process, undermining the credibility of the recently conducted governorship election.   The invasion by the armed soldiers has caused distress among the reside...

The Centre for Credible Elections, a Civil society group, has strongly condemned the alleged manipulation of governorship election results in Nembe and Brass local government areas of Bayelsa State. In a statement issued in Yenagoa on Sunday, and signed by Dr Gilead Opara, the group said “In light of these serious allegations, we call for the immediate arrest and investigation of the APC Governorship candidate, Mr. Timipre Sylva, and any other individuals found to be involved in these manipulative activities. The group further said “the Centre for Credible Elections has received reports and evidence suggesting widespread irregularities, including voter suppression, ballot box tampering, and the submission of falsified results from various polling units in Nembe and Brass. Such actions not only undermine the democratic process but also erode the trust that citizens place in the electoral system.” “We urge law enforcement agencies to promptly arrest and thoroughly investigate Mr. Timipre...

The Bayelsa Civil Society Forum, a collective voice representing various Civil Society Organizations  in Bayelsa State, have urgently appealed to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to intervene in the aftermath of the governorship election held yesterday. Disturbing reports have emerged of alleged irregularities and the submission of fake results from certain polling units in Nembe, Brass, and Southern Ijaw local government areas. The Bayelsa Civil Society Forum in a statement issued in Yenagoa and signed by Comrade Mike Koripamo condemns in the strongest terms any attempt to compromise the integrity of the electoral process. It said the sanctity of the democratic institutions must be upheld, and the will of the people should not be subverted by fraudulent activities. The group implored INEC to launch an immediate and comprehensive investigation into the reported irregularities in the affected polling units, as it stands to discredit the outcome of...

The Bayelsa Stakeholders Forum expresses deep concern over the alleged manipulation of results in certain polling units in Nembe and Brass Local Governments during the governorship election held yesterday. Our forum, consisting of diverse stakeholders committed to upholding the principles of democracy, is disturbed by reports of irregularities that have compromised the integrity of the electoral process in these areas. Numerous reports from our observers and concerned citizens on the ground have highlighted instances of voter suppression, ballot box tampering, and other forms of electoral malpractice. These incidents, if left unaddressed, pose a serious threat to the credibility and fairness of the entire electoral exercise. What was witnessed some of these polling units, undermines every credibility, that may come out of the election. We wish to alert the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, that what is being brandished in some of the polling units are stolen votes. For in...

The Peoples Democratic Party Vanguard has raised alarm over suspected plot to manipulate the outcome of the Bayelsa State Governorship Election by the APC and some officials of INEC in the Brass Local Government Area of the state.  A statement by the Publicity Secretary, of the group, Prince Mike Ebele alleged that there is a fresh plots by the APC and certain officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to compromise the outcome of the Guber election in Brass Local GovernmentArea,  where the PDP,  is in an early lead. He said the group has been made aware of fresh plots by the defeated All Progressives Congress (APC) and certain compromised officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Brass, to manipulate the outcome of the Governorship election in the State. "It has come to our knowledge that the APC and its candidate, having realized that they cannot defeat Governor Duoye Diri, given his popularity and determination of the p...

As the Bayelsa State Governorship Election unfolds, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken an early lead in several poling units, across local governments in Nembe and Brass. Preliminary results indicate a strong show of support for the PDP in these crucial areas, reflecting the confidence and trust that the people of Bayelsa are placing in the party. The preliminary results suggest a widespread acceptance of the party's vision for the future of Bayelsa State. Citizens say PDP. success in these early reports is a testament to the tireless efforts of its candidates, campaign teams, and the unwavering support of the people. While the election is still ongoing, these early results serve as an encouraging sign for the PDP, has remain committed to maintaining the momentum, fostering transparency, and ensuring that the will of the people is respected throughout the entire electoral process. :”As the counting continues and the final results emerge, we urge all stakeholders, includin...

Nembe Constituency 3 is currently engulfed in tension following reports of the diversion of election materials to the residence of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Mr. Timipre Sylva. Residents of Nembe have raised alarm over the incident, sparking fears of potential interference in the electoral process. Concerns escalated as it was discovered that election materials intended for Nembe Constituency 3 had been rerouted to the residence of Mr. Timipre Sylva, the APC governorship candidate. The diversion of the materials, which include ballot papers and result sheets, has ignited a wave of apprehension among the local population, questioning the fairness and impartiality of the electoral process. Alarmed residents of Nembe Constituency 3 swiftly raised the alarm, drawing attention to the perceived irregularities. Some residents, who are out to participate in the election expressed deep concern over the diversion and called for urgent intervention by relevant aut...