The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State has taken drastic measures against some of its key members, suspending them due to alleged anti-party activities and functionalization, including President Bola Tinubu’s minister, Heineken Lokpobiri......See Full Story>>.....See Full Story>>
The suspended members include high-profile individuals such as Senator Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Petroleum, and David Lyon, the 2019 governorship candidate.
Why APC suspends minister of state for petroleum
According to Mitin Eniekenemi, Chairman of APC in Ekeremor Local Government Area, the suspension of Senator Lokpobiri and Commissioner for Power, Engr. Karin Kumoko was based on the findings of an internal disciplinary committee set up under Article 21.3(1) of the APC Constitution. This move suggests that the party is taking internal discipline seriously and addressing potential divisions within its ranks.
Channels TV reported that the APC executives in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area also announced the suspension of David Lyon and Commissioner for Lands and Survey Barr. Peres Biewari, along with six other members. They were accused of undermining the party’s interests, particularly during the 2020 Bayelsa State bye-election.
The suspensions are reportedly due to anti-party activities and gross misconduct. Investigations are ongoing, and additional findings regarding other members involved in anti-party activities will be made public once the inquiries are concluded.
Full list of APC leaders suspended in Bayelsa
Below is the full list of suspended APC leaders in Bayelsa:
| S/N | Names | Position |
| 1 | Senator Heineken Lokpobiri | Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (oil) |
| 2 | David Lyon | APC 2019 governorship candidate |
| 3 | Kharim Kumoko, | Bayelsa’s Commissioner for Power |
| 4 | Peres Biewari | Bayelsa’s Commissioner for Lands and Survey |
| 5 | Mr Jothan Amos, | Former APC state chairman |
| 6 | Godbless Diriwari | An ex-officio member of the National Executive Council |
| 7 | Sabi Morgan | Southern Ijaw APC Youth Leader |
| 8 | Omiebi Fuoebi | A party stakeholder and APC Chairman, Ward 3 Southern Ijaw and all excos |
| 9 | Claudius Odobu | The APC Ward 4 Southern Ijaw and all executive members |