2015 Bayelsa State gubernatorial election
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The 2015 Bayelsa State gubernatorial election occurred in Nigeria on December 5, 2015. The PDP nominee Henry Seriake Dickson won the election, defeating Timipre Sylva of the APC.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
Henry Seriake Dickson emerged PDP as the sole candidate.[8] He picked Gboribiogha John Jonah as his running mate. Timipre Sylva was the APC candidate with Wilberforce Titus Igiri as his running mate.[9]
Electoral system[edit]
The Governor of Bayelsa State is elected using the plurality voting system.
Primary election[edit]
PDP primary[edit]
The PDP primary election was held on September 24, 2015. Henry Seriake Dickson emerged PDP flag bearer after polling 447 votes as the sole candidate. Henry Seriake Dickson picked Gboribiogha John Jonah as his running mate.[10][8][11][12]
APC primary[edit]
The APC primary election was held on September 30, 2015. Timipre Sylva emerged the party's flag bearer after polling 981 votes against 18 other candidates. His closest rival, Godknows Powel, who polled 39 votes while Wallman Agoriba came third with 28 votes. Timipre Sylva picked Wilberforce Titus Igiri as his running mate.[13][14][15][16][9]
Results[edit]
A total number of 20 candidates registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission to contest in the election.[17]
The total number of registered voters in the state was 654,493, while 242,114 voters were accredited. Total number of valid votes was 225,520. Rejected votes were 6,647.[4]
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Seriake Dickson | People's Democratic Party | 134,998 | 60.42 | |
| Timipre Sylva | All Progressives Congress | 86,852 | 38.87 | |
| Moses Siasia | People's Democratic Movement | 1,572 | 0.70 | |
| Total | 223,422 | 100.00 | ||
| Valid votes | 223,422 | 97.11 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 6,647 | 2.89 | ||
| Total votes | 230,069 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 654,493 | 35.15 | ||
| Source: Channels TV | ||||
Candidates and their parties[edit]
- Ken Gbahligha Gbalikuma, ACPN
- Chief Osain Dumome, ADC
- Abbey E.G Daniel, APA
- Timipre Marlin Sylva, APC
- Hon. Deacon Christopher Fullpower Enai, APGA
- Eneyi Gideon Roloand Zidougha, CPP
- Henry Pereokosifa Apeli, DPC
- Pius Abudou Waritimi, DPP
- Major Newline Dengeyifa Sam Yaudugagha, ID
- Isaac Suoyo Nathan KOWA
- Ogoriba Timiniderimo Kaiser, LP
- Ekubo Prince Tari, MPPP
- Namatebe Inko, NNPP
- Ere Hendrix Obragono, PDC
- Moses Ebipadou Siliko Siasia, PDM
- Dickson, Henry Seriake, PDP
- Alexander Peretu, PPA
- Enu Otonye, PPN
- Joy Prince Oniekpe, SDP
- Willams Woyinkuro Berezi, UPP [17]
References[edit]
- ^ Editorial (January 10, 2016). "Dickson Wins Bayelsa Governorship Election". International Centre for Investigative Reporting. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
- ^ "Bayelsa polls: Dickson ahead, wins in 4 LGs". Vanguard News. December 6, 2015. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
- ^ "Dickson Wins Bayelsa Governorship Election". Channels Television. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
- ^ a b "Bayelsa 2015 Governorship Election - Live Updates | Premium Times Nigeria". December 4, 2015. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
- ^ "UPDATE: Seriake Dickson wins re-election as Bayelsa governor | Premium Times Nigeria". January 10, 2016. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
- ^ "Bayelsa Governorship Election Results - Live Updates". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. December 7, 2015. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
- ^ BellaNaija.com (December 7, 2015). "UPDATE: Bayelsa State Governorship declared Inconclusive". BellaNaija. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
- ^ a b "Gov Dickson emerges PDP flag bearer for Bayelsa Dec 5 guber poll". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. September 25, 2015. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
- ^ a b "BREAKING: Sylva Wins Bayelsa APC Governorship Ticket". Sahara Reporters. September 30, 2015. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
- ^ "Governor Dickson emerges PDP flagbearer for Bayelsa governorship poll | Premium Times Nigeria". September 24, 2015. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
- ^ Staff, Daily Post (September 25, 2015). "Dickson emerges PDP flag bearer for Bayelsa December 5 Guber poll". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
- ^ "Bayelsa Primary: Dickson emerges PDP gov candidate". Vanguard News. September 24, 2015. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
- ^ "Breaking news: Sylva wins Bayelsa APC governorship primary". Vanguard News. September 30, 2015. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
- ^ "Sylva wins Bayelsa APC primary again as Alaibe withdraws". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. October 1, 2015. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
- ^ "Ex-Governor Sylva wins Bayelsa APC governorship primary | Premium Times Nigeria". September 30, 2015. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
- ^ Olapoju, Kolapo (September 30, 2015). "Timipre Sylva wins Bayelsa APC governorship primary". YNaija. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
- ^ a b "All Twenty Candidates to Contest in Bayelsa Governorship Election". INEC. Archived from the original on May 21, 2021. Retrieved May 13, 2021.