Ex-Bayelsa Gov, Timipre Sylva dumps APC, gives reasons

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: August 31, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Ex-Bayelsa Gov, Timipre Sylva dumps APC, gives reasons

Former Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC). Sylva, who also served as a minister, provided reasons for his departure, although these are not specified in the article. This development comes amid a tense political climate as Nigeria approaches the 2027 elections.

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