The European Union is concerned about free, fair and credible Governorship elections that would reflect the will of the people of Bayelsa State on the 16th of November.
Receiving its Ambassador to Nigeria, the Governor of Bayelsa sought the partnership of the European Union towards achieving non-violent elections which has led to the displacement of people in previous elections.
TVC News Correspondent, Ovieteme George reports that a member of the Peoples Democratic Party Seidougha Taribi and a Photographer in the Press Unit of Government House were shot in Southern Ijaw by unidentified men in military uniform.
Eight months after the twin tragedy and less than five weeks to the Governorship election the European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and his
Polish counterpart meet the Bayelsa State Governor.
Ketil Karlsen wants the Independent National Electoral Commission and security agencies to be neutral before and during the election.
Both parties have agreed to work together to achieve violence-free, fair and credible Governorship election on the 16th of November.
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