Court Orders INEC to Replace Uzodinma with Okorocha for 2027
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that Hope Uzodinma, the Governor of Imo State, is to be removed as the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate for Imo West. The court ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to replace Uzodinma with Rochas Okorocha, a former governor of the state.
Justice Obiora Egwuatu determined that Uzodinma did not win the May 18 primary election conducted by the APC, which was monitored by INEC. The judge stated that evidence presented showed Okorocha had actually won the majority of votes.
Uzodinma was initially declared the winner with 230,464 votes, while Okorocha received 1,098 votes. However, conflicting documents suggested Okorocha won with 150,780 votes.
The court found Uzodinma's nomination unlawful, citing breaches of the Electoral Act and APC guidelines. The judge declared that Uzodinma's name published by INEC was wrongful and ordered Okorocha's name to be submitted as the lawful candidate for the January 16, 2027 election.
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