The Winner of the Governorship Election held on 16th of November 2019 in Bayelsa State, Chief David Lyon has today received his certificate of return from INEC.
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The commission also presented a Certificate of Return to a member of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly representing Brass Constituency 1, Charles Daniel, whose supplementary election was concluded on November 16.
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The State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Pastor Monday Udoh, in his welcome address, said the election conducted by INEC was adjudged right in the eyes of the world.
He said the process, which started in May 2019, came with a lot of apprehension following fears of violence hinged on the outcome of previous elections in the state that were marred by violence and killings.
But he noted through that through various engagements with stakeholders, civil society groups, alternative dispute mechanisms, and security agencies, the election was free, fair and credible.
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He said despite pockets of skirmishes in some areas, no life was lost in the election.
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