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Nigerian politician From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Werinipre Seibarugo is a People's Democratic Party politician who was appointed acting Governor of Bayelsa State in southern Nigeria from 16 April 2008 to 27 May 2008.
Werinipre Seibarugo | |
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Acting Governor of Bayelsa State | |
In office 16 April 2008 – 27 May 2008 | |
Preceded by | Timipre Sylva |
Succeeded by | Timipre Sylva |
Seibarugo took office after the election of governor Timipre Sylva was annulled on the basis that the Independent National Electoral Commission had failed to file a summary of results from polling units, and that the election had therefore never taken place.[1] As speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Seibarugo was sworn in as governor on 16 April 2008, with a new election to be held within three months.[2] The election took place on 24 May 2008. Sylva was elected with an overwhelming majority and was sworn in again on 27 May 2008.[3]