Breaking: Diri remains governor as Supreme Court maintains decision on Bayelsa Guber poll




The Supreme Court, on Wednesday, dismissed the application of the All Progressives Congress (APC )for its February 13th judgement which sacked David Lyon as Bayelsa Governor-elect to be reversed.

The Apex Court insisted it’s earlier decision was in order and that there was no need to deviate.



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