A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has delivered a major political ruling regarding the ruling All Progressives Congress in Imo State, nullifying the senatorial candidacy of Governor Hope Uzodimma for the Imo West Senatorial District. The court directed the Independent National Electoral Commission to publish former Governor Rochas Okorocha as the lawful candidate of the party for the seat, marking a significant legal and political development in the region.
Reacting to the judgment during an interview appearance, Rochas Okorocha questioned the ambition of a sitting governor whose tenure runs through January 2028 attempting to transition to the Senate, alleging that Uzodimma had never won a legitimate election. Meanwhile, the Imo State government and local party structures have dismissed the decision as a miscarriage of justice, vowing to challenge the ruling through the appellate courts.
In the wake of the judgment, former APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje visited Okorocha in a display of solidarity, describing the court outcome as a well-deserved victory and vindication. Additional political ripples surfaced as archival footage featuring Okorocha and Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike recirculated online, amidst ongoing debates over political alignments within the party.
Source reporting: Arise News — 2026-10-30 14:43:03
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