‘All Is Fair In Politics’: Sylva Knocks APC Leaders In Explosive Resignation Letter
The former Governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva, has announced his resignation from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Sylva, who served as the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources under former President Muhammadu Buhari, made the announcement in a letter dated August 31, 2026. The letter was addressed to the APC Ward Chairman of Ward 4 in the Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.
Mr. Sylva stated that his decision to exit the party with immediate effect followed extensive consultations with his family, political 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,” the former governor’s exit letter read in part.
He further stated: “As a founding member of the APC, and one who joined other well-meaning Nigerians in building the party with sweat and money, it is deeply saddening to witness how the ideals we espoused have been so thoroughly and unrecognisably thwarted.
“Moreover, I cannot, in all good conscience, continue to belong to a party whose leaders believe that ‘all is fair in politics’ and have consistently demonstrated that belief in practice. All cannot be fair in any endeavour of life. The demands of basic decency and morality forbid it. Unfortunately, this mentality appears to underpin virtually every action, and even inaction, of this administration.”
Sylva, who is reportedly in hiding over allegations of plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s government, also questioned the neutrality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) under Ola Olukoyede, labelling it an enforcement arm of the ruling party.
“I am deliberately putting the EFCC in copy of this letter because, of late, it has conducted itself more as an organ of the APC than as an institution of state. I am fully aware that this action of mine may invite a redoubled witch-hunt against me and my associates, but that is a risk I am willing to take,” Sylva added.
