Emmanuel Thomas, Lagos
November 4, 2015 – Not less than 20 candidates have been okayed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the governorship election in Bayelsa State.
The election is scheduled to hold December 5, 2015.
According to the final list signed by the Acting Secretary to INEC, U. F. Usman, 20 candidates as well as their deputies are to contest for the governorship seat in Bayelsa state.
The approved list of candidates for the Bayelsa governorship election includes:
S/N Bayelsa State Name of Candidate Party
1 Governor Chief Ken Gbahligha Gbalikuma ACPN
Deputy Chief Sara Samuel ACPN
2 Governor Chief Osain Dumome ADC
Deputy Apolous Diseye Stanley ADC
3 Governor Abbey E.G Daniel APA
Deputy Weleke Enebiwaikumor Saturday A. APA
4 Governor Timipre Marlin Sylva APC
Deputy Wilberforce Titus Igiri APC
5 Governor Hon. Deacon Christopher Fullpower Enai APGA
Deputy Prince Abeki APGA
6 Governor Eneyi Gideon Roloand Zidougha CPP
Deputy Talbort Johnie Maclean CPP
7 Governor Henry Pereokosifa Apeli DPC
Deputy Seiyefa Fetepigi Eches DPC
8 Governor Pius Abudou Waritimi DPP
Deputy Jeremiah Alabaraba DPP
9 Governor Major Newline Dengeyifa Sam Yaudugagha ID
Deputy Macaustine Maclean Dangosu ID
10 Governor Isaac Suoyo Nathan KOWA
Deputy Maxson A. Golden KOWA
11 Governor Ogoriba Timiniderimo Kaiser LP
Deputy Ogidi Sydney Fredrick LP
12 Governor Ekubo Prince Tari MPPP
Deputy Isaac Ekpartaziba Eze MPPP
13 Governor Namatebe Inko NNPP
Deputy Laye Inko NNPP
14 Governor Ere Hendrix Obragono PDC
Deputy Akainza Amaebimo Mayo PDC
15 Governor Moses Ebipadou Siliko Siasia PDM
Deputy Irene T. Digitemie Opuene PDM
16 Governor Dickson, Henry Seriake PDP
Deputy Rear Adm. Gboribiogha John Jonah (RTD) PDP
17 Governor Alexander Peretu PPA
Deputy Abraham Didekere PPA
18 Governor Enu Otonye PPN
Deputy Lucy Akpoebi Brigidi PPN
19 Governor Joy Prince Oniekpe SDP
Deputy Mathew Basoene SDP
20 Governor Willams Woyinkuro Berezi UPP
Deputy Siebokuko Tonye James UPP
