Okorowo ruled that Sylva, having been sworn in twice and ruled for five years as governor of the state, would breach the 1999 constitution as amended if allowed to contest again.

Source: https://newsday.com.ng/bayelsa-guber-court-sacks-sylva-as-apcs-candidate/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bayelsa-guber-court-sacks-sylva-as-apcs-candidate

On Monday, October 9, Justice Okorowo, in his ruling, said Sylva had been sworn in on two different occasions and has governed for five years and, therefore, cannot be sworn in for the third time.

Source: https://www.legit.ng/politics/1557904-breaking-apc-guber-candidate-sylva-heads-appeal-court/