The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared David Lyon of the APC the winner of Bayelsa guber election.

He garnered 352, 552 votes to defeat his closest rival , Douye Diri of the PDP who had 143, 172 votes in the eight local government areas of Bayelsa state.

Total Registered Votes – 922,562
Total Votes Accredited – 517,883
Total Valid Votes – 499,551
Total Invalid Votes –  6333
Total Votes Cast – 505,885

APC 352,552
PDP 143,172