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Yenagoa, Bayelsa state – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is leading in the governorship election in Bayelsa state.
Daily Trust in a report on Sunday afternoon, November 12, stated that the PDP has extended its lead by more than 90,000 votes.
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Governor Duoye Diri of the PDP, who is seeking reelection, has so far polled 147,958 votes while Timipre Sylva, his All Progressives Congress (APC) rival, trails with 57,344 votes, leaving a margin of 90,614.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has so far announced results in five local government areas (LGAs) out of the eight in Bayelsa.
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Check out the results below:
Kolokuma-Okokuma
APC – 5,349
LP – 22
PDP – 18,465
Ogbia
APC – 16,319
LP – 57
PDP – 18,435
Sagbama
APC: 6,608
PDP: 35,504
LP: 217
Nembe
APC: 22,248
PDP: 4,556
LP: 113
Yenagoa
APC – 14534
PDP – 37777
Source: Legit.ng
