Immediately, the police authorities sealed off the Creek Haven Government House, in Bayelsa State ostensibly to prevent looting of the place.
Heavily armed policemen barricaded the Onopa end of the Mbiama-Yenagoa road leading to the Government House and it was closed to traffic.
Reports also say that armed policemen were sighted diverting traffic to the Lambert Eradiri road connecting the DSP Alamieyeseigha way to other parts of Yenagoa.
Armed policemen were also deployed around the Peace Park, directly opposite the Government House, stopping visitors from gaining entry into the amusement park.
It was jubilation galore at the popular Swali Market and other parts of Yenagoa as traders and residents chanted songs to celebrate the exit of Governor Timipre Sylva.
Most of the pubs and other relaxation joints witnessed heavy turn-out of customers as many stormed the beer parlours, reveling over the court verdict.
As at press time, the state Chief Judge, Justice Kate Abiri was yet to swear in the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Nestor Binabor allegedly awaiting a certified copy of the court ruling.
It was gathered that a helicopter had already been despatched to Abuja to get the certified copies of the apex court ruling.
Reacting to the development, the Commissioner of Police in Bayelsa State, Mr Hilary Opara, in an interview with newsmen said "Bayelsans should remain calm and law abiding. The government belongs to the people. If there is any change of leadership, a Bayelsan is going to be there".
On the planned swearing-in ceremony of the Speaker, Hon Nestor Binabo as the Acting Governor, the police commissioner said, "The Chief Judge, Kate Abiri said she was waiting for directives from Abuja. I told her that anytime she is cleared with the directive, she should let us know so that we can discharge our responsibility of providing effective security". Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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South south governors, friends of Sylva , do you see the oppression you were supporting.
ReplyDeleteall governors,apart from even the south-south governors and those elected should know that government belong to the people.there should be no room for tyrants in the government house.my problem with these politicians is that they don't learn from history of others before them.
ReplyDeleteall polical office holders and not governors alone are POWER DRUNK AND NOT SPIRITUAL /DIVINELY DRIVEN . AT THE END OF THE DAY ,THEY PERISH IN HOLLOW.LIFE IS TRANSIENT SO ALSO POWER. BUT THEY HARDLY SEE IT THAT WAY.THEY END UP BEEN THROWN INTO RUBBISH BIN AND NEVER TO BE ADORED AS HEROS/OR HEROEINS
ReplyDeleteWhat happened to Bayelsa and other 4 states in the country is a typical masterpiece of African leaders and Nigeria in particular. Leaders who feel they 're all and all when they look at money they steal from govt purse. Nigeria leaders are not servants to the masses rather the masses are their servants. However, God always proves to be the Almighty, always put them to shame at last.
ReplyDeleteWe also rejoiced greatly in Adamwa State. No governor has a right to put the legislative arm of his government under lock like the Governor of Adamawa did
ReplyDeleteAdamawa legislative put themselves under lock.They are NOT one man,how can governor put them all,at the sametime under lock?
ReplyDeleteFoolish people!