In a decisive outcome, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially declared the incumbent Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, as the triumphant winner of the governorship election held on November 11, 2023.
The declaration was made by the Returning Officer, Prof. Faruq Kuta, at the collation centre for the election on Monday, November 13, 2023. Governor Diri secured a resounding victory with 175,196 votes, outpacing his closest rival, Timipre Sylva of the All Progressives Congress.
The announcement solidifies Douye Diri’s mandate to lead Bayelsa State for another term, marking a significant milestone in the political landscape of the state. Further details on the election results are expected to follow soon.
