Tinubu Backs Sylva’s Candidacy For Bayelsa Guber

Henry Ebi

Former governor of Lagos State and National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on the former governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva, to run for the December 5, 2015 governorship election in the state.

Tinubu also charged Bayelsans to ensure Sylva becomes the next governor of the state, a move he said will place the state on the right path.

“I want him to contest the governorship election because of his proven leadership qualities and our belief that he can bring change to the state,” Tinubu said.

The APC chieftain, who met with Sylva at his Abuja home, not only endorsed him as the party’s consensus candidate for the December 5, 2015 governorship poll, but commended him for his contributions to the development of the party in Nigeria, particularly Bayelsa State.

“It is time for Bayelsans to unite and support a person who can effectively enhance unity, provide opportunities for all and lead the people in a different direction,” he said.

Tinubu expressed total and unreserved support for Sylva’s aspiration to clinch the party’s ticket and governorship seat.

He mandated APC leaders and members in Bayelsa State to support his choice.

“If you want change, if you’re unhappy with the direction of Bayelsa State, then you must join the governorship race and change the state for the people”.