Former Bayelsa State Governor and ex-Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Sylva announced his resignation in a letter dated August 31, 2026, addressed to the APC Chairman of Ward 4 in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.
The former governor, who described himself as a founding member of the party, accused the APC of abandoning the ideals upon which it was established.
He said the decision to leave the party followed extensive consultations with his family, associates, colleagues and supporters.
“Having consulted widely with my family, associates, colleagues and sympathisers, I wish to formally tender my resignation from the All Progressives Congress, APC, with immediate effect,” Sylva said in the letter.
Sylva also criticised the leadership of the party, alleging that its approach to politics had eroded basic standards of decency and morality.
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The former governor was previously linked to an alleged coup plot against President Bola Tinubu’s administration in 2025.
His resignation comes amid growing political activities and realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections.
