David Lyon, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC)
in the November governorship election in Bayelsa state, has asked people not to
blame Biobarakuma Degi-Eremienyo, his running mate, for his removal.
Although Lyon was declared winner of the election, the
supreme court sacked him on the grounds that his running mate presented forged
documents to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Twenty-four hours later, Douye Diri, his Peoples Democratic
Party (PDP) rival, was sworn in as governor.
In a statement signed by Alphine Ogoh, his media aide, Lyon
appealed to his supporters to remain calm and allow the legal team of the party
explore “all remedies available in law to restore the mandate of the people”.
He described as “unfounded” the allegations that he was
encouraging people to engage in violence following the judgement.
He said stakeholders have the liberty to express their
opinions on issues but it should be within the ambit of the law.
“Chief David Lyon reassures Nigerians and the peace-loving
people of Bayelsa state that as a law-abiding citizen, he will never support,
sponsor or direct anyone to engage in acts inimical to the progress and
wellbeing of the same people he seeks to govern, ” the statement read.
“Chief David Lyon insists that those who know him and have
interacted with him can attest to the indisputable fact that he is a
peace-loving person.
” Chief David Lyon has respect for civil liberty and
believes in legal and democratic processes of resolving issues.
“Chief David Lyon also believes that in a democracy, the the
court is the last hope of the common man. Following the court pronouncement, he
has been preoccupied with exploring all legal processes and remedies available
in the constitution in exercise of his fundamental human rights to address the
unfortunate incident.
“As a leader, Chief David Lyon implores every Bayelsan, who
believes in him and his vision for the state not to blame his running mate for
the unfortunate development.”
He noted that a peaceful and stable Bayelsa is what he
aspires to govern, and improve upon as a legacy for all.
“Chief David Lyon calls on all political leaders
irrespective of their party affiliations to call their teeming supporters to
order. He insists that nobody should take laws into their hand,” he said.
“He also expresses his faith and confidence in the judicial
process and the Supreme Court in particular, noting that at the end of the day,
justice will be done to the good people of Bayelsa State.”
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