INEC declares Douye Diri winner of Bayelsa governorship election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the incumbent Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, as the winner of the November 11 governorship election in the state.

The Returning Officer, Prof Faruq Kuta announced Diri winner of the poll at the collation centre of the election on Monday, November 13, 2023. 

Diri secured 175,196 votes to defeat his closest rival, Timipre Sylva of the All Progressives Congress.