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After refusing to defect to APC, Bayelsa deputy governor slumps, pronounced dead - Peoples Gazette Nigeria
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The deputy governor of Bayelsa State was reported to have collapsed and been pronounced dead after reportedly refusing an invitation to defect to the All Progressives Congress. The incident was reported by Peoples Gazette. The death removes a senior official from the state executive and may affect the political dynamics ahead of the 2027 elections, particularly for the party he was affiliated with. Authorities are expected to investigate the circumstances and arrange funeral proceedings.
Key entitiesBayelsa deputy governorAll Progressives Congress (APC)Peoples GazettePeople's Democratic Party (PDP)
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