APC suspends Lokpobiri, Lyon for alleged anti-party activities and support to opposition PDP.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended several prominent members, including Minister of State for Petroleum Heineken Lokpobiri and 2019 Bayelsa gubernatorial candidate David Lyon, for alleged anti-party activities. Accusations include supporting the opposition Peoples Democratic Party during the 2023 election and undermining APC interests. The suspensions were announced by local party executives in Bayelsa State, citing violations of party rules.