According to the amended list uploaded on the commission’s website, the names of Timipre Sylva and his running mate, Joshua Maciver,of the All Progressives Congress were not included in the Bayelsa State election.
The column for the names of the APC candidate and his running mate was left blank with the words “court order” written on it.
Also for Imo State, the commission included the names of Uchechukwu Ishiodu as the governorship candidate for the Peoples Redemption Party for the state election, and Ahumbe Chiazor as his running mate.
The INEC Secretary who signed the amended document, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, explained that the action of the commission was in obedience to court orders on the lists served on the commission.
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