For Governor Timipre Sylva,The Die Is Cast

Finally, the PDP has shut out Timipre Marlin Sylva, incumbent governor of Bayelsa state from contesting the gubernatorial primaries under its platform.Prof Rufai Ahmed Alkali, PDP National Publicity Secretary, in a statement made available to huhuonline.com,

said that four of the aspirants did not scale through the Party screening process and have therefore not been cleared to contest the primaries.

Specifically, those not cleared are Alaibe Ndutimi, Ben Murray Bruce, Timipre Marun Sylva, Igali Godknows Boladet.

Timipre Sylva Dares PDP and Jonathan, Declares On Saturday in Yenegoa

In spite of his exclusion in the gubernatorial race by the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Poeples Democratic Party (PDP), embattled Governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva, says he will formally declare for his re-election on Saturday in Yenagoa.

Governor Sylva remained uncleared as the PDP has so far cleared seven governorship aspirants which include, Fred Ekiyegha, Francis Doukpola, Austin Ogionwo-Febo, Seriake Dickson, Bolobo Orufa, Christopher Enai and Michael Kalango for the November 19 primaries.

Huhuonline.com sources have disclosed that over 300 political groups loyal to Governor Sylva in the state have concluded arrangements to participate at his formal declaration at the popular Samson Siasia Sports Complex.

Forensic Report Exposes Election Fraud In Delta Gubernatorial Election

A forensic report prepared by a team of experts has revealed in detail the fraud perpetrated by the Independent National Electoral Commission of Nigeria and the Peoples Democratic Party during the April 26, 2011 governorship elections in Delta state.
See detailed report below:
Prepared and Submitted on behalf of the Petitioners by:
CLIFFORD KOKOGHO
(MSc, ACA, CFA, ACTI)
Dated Monday, September 12, 2011
A.    INTRODUCTION, SCOPE AND RESTRICTIONS
1.0    This is a report on the physical inspection and observation of electoral materials used for the April 26, 2011 Delta State Governorship Election carried out pursuant to the May 13 and 24, 2011 orders of the Delta State Governorship Election Tribunal.
2.0    I worked with a team of forensic consultants, accountant, assistants, and technical personnel representing the Democratic Peoples Party (DPP) and carried out the inspection jointly with representatives of the Peoples Democratic (PDP) at INEC State Headquarters in Asaba from June 3 to July 22, 2011. Officials of INEC and government security agencies were present throughout the exercise.
3.0    The report is in respect of Polling Units where results declared by INEC are in dispute in the whole of Warri North, Burutu, Bomadi and parts of Warri South, Ethiope West and Warri South West Local Government Areas.
4.0    The report is based on material facts available to me up to the time of filing. In the event that new material information that could impact on the findings is made available to me, I reserve the right to review the findings set out here.

Timipre Sylva:Is Goodluck Jonathan Behind The Maladies?

Sir Winston Churchill was right, when he said “the truth is incontrovertible, panic may resent it, ignorance may deride it, and malice may distort it, but there it is”At a time like this, when Gov. Timipre Sylva of Bayelsa State is seeking re-election,   it is to be expected that critics and the so called opposition would be poised to play the spoiler. The most important strategies are rather predictable: "What has the governor done to deserve re-election?" He has foreign bank accounts, and owns a conglomerate of companies and business concerns.

 It is very easy to be a critic. Also when you crave relevance, simply pitch tent with the opposition as a critic, you can be assured of being treated as a celebrity. "What is the government doing?", "Does this governor expect us to endure this rubbish?" are some of the catch phrases you must learn how to deploy once you set out to be a critic.

Bayelsa State Guber Race: PDP 2nd Batch Out…Timipre Sylva Omitted

In continuation of the review of the reports of the Screening Committee and the Screening Appeal Panel for the gubernatorial primaries in Bayelsa State, the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party has approved the clearance

 of the second batch of aspirants to contest the primaries scheduled to take place on

Saturday 19th November 2011 along with those earlier cleared.



“Those in the second batch of cleared aspirants are:-


More Troubles For Timipre Sylva

Those who fail to learn from history are bound to repeat it. The drama created during the power vacuum resulting from President Yar`adua health crisis vis-à-vis death, is still fresh in our memory. President Jonathan and his men, who were at the receiving end at that time, appear determined to hand that same bitter pill to his fellow kinsman, Timipre Sylva. But it remains to be seen if this unfolding comedy will thrive.

Constitutionally, Timipre Sylva is guaranteed a second term bid at the governorship seat of Baylesa state. But the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is determined to stop him, based on allegations raised in a petition authored by John Idumaghe.<!--more-->

NYSC Bars Corpers From Borno And Yobe

The orientation course for Batch ‘C’ of the National Youth Service Corps in Borno and Yobe states has been put off indefinitely in order to protect corps members from Boko Haram attacks.

The NYSC  in a statement on Wednesday announced the indefinite suspension and asked corps members already posted to the two states harried by members of the violent Islamic sect last Friday to remain in their homes to await further directive.

The statement, a copy of which was made available to THE PUNCH on Wednesday, reads, “Owing to security reasons, (the) orientation course WILL NOT hold in Borno and Yobe states until further notice.

“Prospective corps members posted there should await further directives.<!--more-->

“All serving and new corps members are STRONGLY advised to strictly adhere to the contents of the security tips distributed to them.”