Former Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva, is not involved in any coup as rumoured in some quarters, his Special Assistant on Media and Public Affairs, Julius Bokoru, has said.

In a statement yesterday, he said desperate and narcissistic politicians, plotting to actualise their ambitions in 2027, were behind the speculation because of their perception of Sylva as their obstacle.

The spokesperson said such evil politicians took their desperation to a sickening level following “Sylva’s intimidating political presence and credibility that had continued to expose their dark, self-serving ambitions.”

Describing the ex-minister as an unrepentant and thoroughbred democrat, Bokoru said Sylva had shown unwavering support for President Bola Tinubu and his administration.

He recalled that the erstwhile governor recently mobilised the entire All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State to unanimously endorse the President at an expanded stakeholders’ meeting.

Bokoru, however, admitted that Sylva’s Abuja home was subjected to a raid by individuals believed to be operatives of the Defence Headquarters, saying they inflicted significant damage on the property.

He explained that the security operatives who raided the house did not provide any reason for their action.

Bokoru confirmed that Sylva and his wife were already out of the country at the time of the raid.

Explaining their absence, the spokesperson stated that Sylva was in the United Kingdom for routine medical checks and would be travelling to Malaysia for a professional conference.

The spokesperson, in the statement, said: “In the past 48 hours, I have been inundated with calls from members of the press, political associates, and concerned individuals regarding a circulating report alleging that His Excellency, Timipre Sylva, has ‘fled’ the country in connection with certain purported matters.

“For the avoidance of doubt, it is true that the residence of His Excellency, Chief Timipre Sylva, was recently subjected to a raid by individuals believed to be operatives of the Defence Headquarters. During the said operation, considerable damage was inflicted upon the property.

“Despite sustained efforts, I have been unable to ascertain the reasons or authorisation for this raid. To the best of my knowledge, the officers involved did not provide any categorical explanation for their actions, either at the time or subsequently.”