In a surprising turn of events, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State has suspended key party figures, including Senator Heineken Lokpobiri and David Lyon, over alleged anti-party activities. The suspension also affects other prominent members such as government officials, former party leaders, and youth leaders.
The suspensions were announced by the chairman of the APC in Ekeremor Local Government Area and the APC Chairman of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area. Lokpobiri was accused of supporting a faction within the party and backing a candidate from the rival Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Similarly, Lyon and others were accused of undermining the party’s candidates and supporting the PDP in recent elections.
The suspensions are pending ratification by the APC State Executive Council and come as a shock to many in Bayelsa politics. This development signals a significant rift within the APC in the state and raises questions about the future of these suspended members in the party.
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