Lokpobiri, Lyon’s suspension illegal – Ex-Bayelsa APC chair

Oct. 12, 2024 - Punch Newspapers

For the record, the Bayelsa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) does not have an existing executive from the state level down to the ward level across the state. “This situation arose due to a valid court order issued on January 20, 2023, by Judge L.

T. Cocodia of the Yenagoa High Court.

I would like to address the claims regarding the suspension of former APC governor-elect Chief David Lyon and the Honorable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources. This ruling included a restraining order against these individuals from representing themselves as Chairpersons or members of the APC Exco in Bayelsa.

“I urge the Commissioner of Police and all relevant security agencies to remain vigilant regarding the actions of these individuals, who are looking to foment trouble in Bayelsa State...