A Federal High Court in Benin City has removed Uyi Omosigho from the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) ticket for the Oredo Federal Constituency, declaring Omo-Osagie Ef the party’s new candidate.
The ruling came after a legal challenge to the NDC’s candidate selection process for the constituency. The court’s decision was issued in the Federal High Court, which has jurisdiction over electoral disputes in the region.
Oredo is one of the federal constituencies in Edo State, a key area in Nigeria’s political landscape. The change in candidacy comes as the general election cycle approaches, and parties are finalising their nominees.
Details of the legal grounds for the court’s decision were not disclosed in the brief report, but the outcome will require the NDC to adjust its campaign strategy for the upcoming election.
Observers note that the ruling could influence voter sentiment in Oredo, as the constituency has historically been a competitive battleground for major parties.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>