Transition of gubernatorial power has historically been fraught with violence in Bayelsa.  In 2012, for instance, political tensions were high, with reported explosions at party secretariats, cultist violence targeting political aspirants, a reported assassination attempt, kidnappings, and general political thuggery.  Now, in 2015, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed 5th December 2015 for the Bayelsa State gubernatorial elections, and there are signs that conflict issues are emerging once again. DOWNLOAD

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PIND Briefing – Preventing Election Violence in Bayelsa v 7