Uzodimma Challenges Court Ruling on APC Senatorial Ticket
Speaking to Premium Times, Imo State Governor, Emeka Ihedioha, has vowed not to surrender his party's senatorial ticket despite a recent court ruling. The Federal High Court in Abuja declared Uzodimma's position as the APC's candidate for the district void, replacing him with Rochas Okorocha.
Uzodimma, the Governor of Imo State, expressed his determination to fight the decision in court, stating, "I shall not give up my ticket, the court ruling does not change the fact that I am the candidate of the APC in Imo West Senatorial District."
The court's decision comes after a dispute between APC members over the selection process, leading to a lawsuit filed by Okorocha, who claimed he had the majority support within the party.
In response, Ihedioha assured party members that the party would maintain unity despite the legal battle, saying, "We must remain united as a party, because the APC's victory in Imo State is predicated on our collective strength and unity."
The upcoming senatorial election is set for February 23rd, and the outcome of the legal dispute remains to be seen.
Imo APC Struggles to Unite Amid Ticket Controversy
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo State is facing a challenge to maintain unity following a court ruling that sacked Governor Emeka Ihedioha's ally, Senator Hope Uzodimma, as the party's candidate for the Imo West Senatorial District seat.
The Federal High Court in Abuja declared Senator Uzodimma's position void, replacing him with Rochas Okorocha, who had sued the party over the selection process.
Uzodimma has vowed to fight the decision in court, stating, "The court ruling does not change the fact that I am the candidate of the APC in Imo West Senatorial District."
Imo APC members are now left to navigate the legal battle while preparing for the upcoming senatorial election on February 23rd.
The party's unity is currently under threat as they grapple with the court ruling, which has sparked tensions among party members.
Imo APC Struggles to Cope with Court Ruling
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo State faces a challenge to maintain unity following a court decision that dismissed Senator Hope Uzodimma as the party's candidate for the Imo West Senatorial District seat.
The Federal High Court in Abuja declared Senator Uzodimma's position null and void, replacing him with Rochas Okorocha, who sued the party regarding the selection process.
Uzodimma has vowed to fight the decision in court, asserting, "The court ruling does not alter the fact that I am the APC candidate in Imo West Senatorial District."
Imo APC members are now obliged to navigate the legal battle while preparing for the upcoming senatorial election on February 23rd.
The party's unity is currently under threat as they grapple with the court ruling, which has stirred tensions among party members.
<small>Source: AllAfrica Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
