SYLVA QUITS APC, OPENS NEW CHAPTER IN BAYELSA POLITICS

Former Bayelsa State Governor and ex-Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, has resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress.

Sylva's decision marks a significant development in Bayelsa politics, where he has remained one of the prominent figures within the APC and has played a major role in the party's activities in the state.

The former governor's exit is expected to generate fresh political realignments, particularly as political parties and influential politicians continue to position themselves ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Sylva previously served as governor of Bayelsa State and later joined the Federal Government as Minister of State for Petroleum Resources under former President Muhammadu Buhari.

His departure from the APC could have implications for the party's structure in Bayelsa, where political competition between the ruling Peoples Democratic Party and opposition parties has remained intense.

The former governor has also been a major figure in the APC's attempts to strengthen its presence in the oil-rich state.

His decision comes at a period when Nigerian politics is witnessing a series of defections and realignments involving prominent politicians across different political parties.

The reasons behind Sylva's resignation and his next political move are expected to attract considerable attention as the 2027 elections draw closer.

Political observers are likely to watch closely for indications of whether the former governor intends to join another political platform or pursue a different political arrangement ahead of the elections.

Sylva's exit could also trigger further discussions within the APC over its leadership, strategy and electoral prospects in Bayelsa State.