UPDATE: INEC Officially Declares Governor Diri the Winner of Bayelsa State Governorship Election

Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa state has emerged victorious in the governorship election held on Saturday, November 11, according to the official declaration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). 

The People's Democratic Party (PDP) candidate secured a decisive win with 175,196 votes, as announced by the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Obo Effanga. The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Timipre Sylva, trailed behind with 110,108 votes, while Udengs Eradiri of the Labour Party garnered 905 votes.