- Safiu Kehinde
The Supreme Court has, today, upheld the gubernatorial election victory of Bayelsa State governor, Douye Diri.
The five-member panel presided over by Justice Garba Lawal at the final hearing of the 2023 governorship election reaffirmed Diri’s victory over APC’ candidate, Timipre Sylva.
Reacting to the court’s verdict, Diri had taken to his X handle to appreciate his Deputy, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo and his supporters for their solidarity and encouragement.
“On behalf of my workaholic Deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, and I, we thank God for today’s victory at the Supreme Court over our re-election.
“Big shout out to our supporters and good people of Bayelsa State for the mandate freely given us which has just been reaffirmed by this massive judgment.
“We appreciate the Justices for standing on the side of truth. We do commend the electoral body, INEC for defending its declared results of the November 11, 2023 governorship election while the case lasted from the Tribunal, to the Court of Appeal and finally at the Supreme Court.” He wrote.