The court held that the false information submitted by Biobarakuma Degi-Eremienyo invalidated the joint APC ticket. Douye Diri was sworn in on 14 February 2020, the day Lyon had been due to take office.
Court & tribunal Serious
Bayelsa governor-elect disqualified a day before swearing-in
The Supreme Court ruled that David Lyon's running mate submitted false certificates, and handed the governorship to the PDP's Douye Diri.
- Where
- Bayelsa State
- When
- 13 Feb 2020
- Election
- 2019 Bayelsa governorship election
- Casualties
- None reported
Sources
- Supreme Court sacks Bayelsa governor-elect, declares PDP candidate winner · ThisDay, 13 February 2020 (thisdaylive.com)
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