Chief Timipre Sylva, the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate in Bayelsa State, has issued a stern caution to Senator Douye Diri, the state governor and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Sylva warned Diri to refrain from involving the Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, in his electoral frustrations leading up to the forthcoming November 11 governorship election.

Sylva’s response comes in reaction to a publication he claims was sponsored by Diri and appeared in a national newspaper….CONTINUE READING

The publication alleged that Sylva was behind an effort to discredit Gbajabiamila as part of an attempt to influence federal board appointments and weaken the Chief of Staff’s position.

Former Minister of Petroleum, Sylva, dismissed the publication as a product of “scavenging mercenaries.” He rebuked the claims made in the article, which also alleged that he was attempting to sway INEC postings in favor of the APC in Bayelsa State. Sylva characterized the publication as a baseless attempt to tarnish his reputation.

In a statement, Sylva expressed concern over the quality of the article, noting that the publication credited an ambiguous “Our Reporter” as the author instead of the newspaper’s professional team.

He criticized the Bayelsa State Government for indulging in what he described as “low-rate, lethargic propaganda” funded by taxpayers’ money, rather than focusing on their governance responsibilities.

Sylva emphasized his commitment to democratic principles and transparent political practices, dismissing the allegations as baseless and reflective of desperation.