2015 Bayelsa State gubernatorial election

The 2015 Bayelsa State gubernatorial election occurred in Nigeria on December 5, 2015. The PDP nominee Henry Seriake Dickson won the election, defeating Timipre Sylva of the APC.^{[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]}

Henry Seriake Dickson emerged PDP as the sole candidate.^[8] He picked Gboribiogha John Jonah as his running mate. Timipre Sylva was the APC candidate with Wilberforce Titus Igiri as his running mate.^[9]

Electoral system

The Governor of Bayelsa State is elected using the plurality voting system.

Primary election

PDP primary

The PDP primary election was held on September 24, 2015. Henry Seriake Dickson emerged PDP flag bearer after polling 447 votes as the sole candidate. Henry Seriake Dickson picked Gboribiogha John Jonah as his running mate.^{[10][8][11][12]}

APC primary

The APC primary election was held on September 30, 2015. Timipre Sylva emerged the party's flag bearer after polling 981 votes against 18 other candidates. His closest rival, Godknows Powel, who polled 39 votes while Wallman Agoriba came third with 28 votes. Timipre Sylva picked Wilberforce Titus Igiri as his running mate.^{[13][14][15][16][9]}

Results

A total number of 20 candidates registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission to contest in the election.^[17]

The total number of registered voters in the state was 654,493, while 242,114 voters were accredited. Total number of valid votes was 225,520. Rejected votes were 6,647.^[4]

Candidates and their parties

• Ken Gbahligha Gbalikuma, ACPN
• Chief Osain Dumome, ADC
• Abbey E.G Daniel, APA
• Timipre Marlin Sylva, APC
• Hon. Deacon Christopher Fullpower Enai, APGA
• Eneyi Gideon Roloand Zidougha, CPP
• Henry Pereokosifa Apeli, DPC
• Pius Abudou Waritimi, DPP
• Major Newline Dengeyifa Sam Yaudugagha, ID
• Isaac Suoyo Nathan KOWA
• Ogoriba Timiniderimo Kaiser, LP
• Ekubo Prince Tari, MPPP
• Namatebe Inko, NNPP
• Ere Hendrix Obragono, PDC
• Moses Ebipadou Siliko Siasia, PDM
• Dickson, Henry Seriake, PDP
• Alexander Peretu, PPA
• Enu Otonye, PPN
• Joy Prince Oniekpe, SDP
• Willams Woyinkuro Berezi, UPP ^[17]

References