Bayelsa APC Remains Strong After Sylva's Resignation
Hon. Yekini Nabena, a former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), asserted that the resignation of Timipre Sylva, a former Minister of Petroleum, from the party in Bayelsa State will not result in its collapse. Sylva announced his resignation on August 31, 2026, claiming that the APC had strayed from its foundational ideals.
He is currently under investigation for allegedly sponsoring a coup against President Bola Tinubu and is wanted for fraud involving millions of dollars. Nabena emphasized that the APC remains strong and united in Bayelsa State, expressing confidence that the party will succeed in upcoming elections, including the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027.
He acknowledged Sylva's decision as principled but stated that the majority of APC members in Bayelsa (90 percent) intend to stay and work for the party's success.
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